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Sweet and Sticky Orange Cauliflower Bites

URL: https://jessicainthekitchen.com/sweet-and-sticky-orange-cauliflower-bites/

Ingredients

Cauliflower Bites

  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • ½ cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup crispy gluten free panko bread crumbs
  • to taste sesame seeds and chopped scallions (for garnish)

Orange Sauce

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water (for cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat or greased foil.
  2. Remove florets from the cauliflower and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, almond milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the batter.
  4. Place the breadcrumbs in a separate bowl next to the batter.
  5. Dip each cauliflower piece into the batter, shaking off excess, then coat in breadcrumbs and place on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the cauliflower bites for 22 minutes.
  7. While baking, prepare the sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients (except cornstarch slurry) in a pot over high heat and bringing to a boil.
  8. Once boiling, reduce heat, add the cornstarch slurry, and whisk until thickened.
  9. Remove the baked cauliflower from the oven, toss in the sauce, and return to the baking sheet for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
30 servings
Calories
41
Total fat
1g
Total carbohydrates
8g
Total protein
1g
Sodium
88mg
Cholesterol
2mg

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