Vegan Cauliflower Nuggets
Easy vegan cauliflower nuggets that are super tasty and healthy for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower head
- 3/4-1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F / 190 °C
- Chop the cauliflower head into florets. Cook in a steamer until fork-tender (approx 5-8 minutes)
- Mash the cauliflower in a blender or by hand.
- Add 3/4 cup of flour, parsley, salt, baking powder, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- If the mix is too wet, you can add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour. But keep in mind that the mixture should be moist. It hardens up once baked.
- Shape the paste into nuggets with your hands. Small nuggets are best for a smoother structure.
- Coat each cauliflower nugget evenly with breadcrumbs (or panko)*.
- Place each nugget on an oiled baking tray. Leave one inch of space between each of them as they do expand once cooked.
- If you want to add a little extra flavor, brush olive oil mixed with smoked paprika over the top of the nuggets before baking.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes on each side, or until the edges start to brown and get crispy.
- Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce or keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, you can replace the flour with almond or coconut flour, and use gluten-free panko instead of breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 914mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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