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Crispy Baked Cauliflower with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Crispy Baked Popcorn Cauliflower Nuggets

Author: Bianca Zapatka
This recipe for crispy baked "popcorn-style" cauliflower nuggets with sweet and sour or chili sauce may remind of classic Asian chicken nuggets, but it's healthier, lower in calories, and just as delicious! So if you're looking for a healthy vegan snack, these easy veggie nuggets are perfect! 
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Lunch & Dinner, Side Dish, Snack, Snacks
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 181.7 kcal

Ingredients

Cauliflower

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • ⅔ cup (65 g) chickpea flour
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • ⅓ tsp each salt and black pepper
  • ¾ cup (80 g) panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs, if needed
  • 1 tsp paprika powder

To serve

Instructions 

*Note: Check out the recipe video + step-by-step instructions above!

  • Preheat the oven to 392 °F (200 °C) and divide the cauliflower into small florets.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, a little salt and pepper to form a batter. In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the paprika.
  • Dip the cauliflower florets one after the other first in the batter, then roll them in the breadcrumbs and then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of the florets, until tender. (Optionally, spray the florets with cooking spray before baking to make them extra crispy).
  • Meanwhile, make the sweet and sour chili sauce (or prep it the day before).
  • Drizzle the baked cauliflower with the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • The cauliflower nuggets taste best when served immediately once they come out of the oven and are still crispy. Leftovers can be kept covered or in an airtight container separated from the sauce. Then reheat in the oven before serving.
  • You can also serve these nuggets with dips like Vegan Sour Cream, Guacamole, Hummus, Vegan Raita, or Vegan Tzaziki.
  • The nutritional information is calculated without sweet and sour sauce, as everyone uses different amounts or even other dips/sauces.
  • More tips and information about the recipe are mentioned in the post above!
Nutritions
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 181.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.5g | Protein: 9.3g | Fat: 2.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 235.8mg | Potassium: 633.4mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 5.9g | Vitamin A: 134.8IU | Vitamin C: 72.4mg | Calcium: 81.2mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.
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