Bite-Size Cauliflower Nuggets
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What Youβll Need:
π₯¬ 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into small bite-size florets
π₯ 1 cup breadcrumbs
π« 2/3 cup chickpea flour
π₯ 1 cup dairy-free milk
π§ 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
π§ 1 tsp paprika
π§ 1/8 tsp oregano
π§ 1/2 tsp baking powder
π§ salt and pepper your to taste
π’οΈ 1-2 tbsp oil spray (optional)
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Nutrition:
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
How Youβll Make It
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil (optional).
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, dairy-free milk, nutritional yeast, paprika, oregano, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat Cauliflower Florets in Wet Batter: Add all the small cauliflower florets into the wet batter and toss well to coat them evenly.
- Coat Cauliflower in Breadcrumbs: In another large bowl, add the breadcrumbs. Transfer the battered cauliflower into the breadcrumb bowl and toss gently until all pieces are well coated.
- Arrange Cauliflower on the Baking Sheet: Spread the coated florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If using, lightly drizzle oil over the top for extra crispiness.
- Bake Until Golden and Crispy: Bake for 20β25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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Bite-Size Cauliflower Nuggets
Ingredients:
π₯¬ 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into small bite-size florets
π₯ 1 cup breadcrumbs
π« 2/3 cup chickpea flour
π₯ 1 cup dairy-free milk
π§ 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
π§ 1 tsp paprika
π§ 1/8 tsp oregano
π§ 1/2 tsp baking powder
π§ salt and pepper your to taste
π’οΈ 1-2 tbsp oil spray (optional)
Features:
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil (optional).
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, dairy-free milk, nutritional yeast, paprika, oregano, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat Cauliflower Florets in Wet Batter: Add all the small cauliflower florets into the wet batter and toss well to coat them evenly.
- Coat Cauliflower in Breadcrumbs: In another large bowl, add the breadcrumbs. Transfer the battered cauliflower into the breadcrumb bowl and toss gently until all pieces are well coated.
- Arrange Cauliflower on the Baking Sheet: Spread the coated florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If using, lightly drizzle oil over the top for extra crispiness.
- Bake Until Golden and Crispy: Bake for 20β25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.