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Bite-size Cauliflower Nuggets

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Next time you or someone in your family is craving nuggets, try out these satisfying cauliflower nuggets! They are delicious on their own, or pair them with your favorite plant-based dipping sauce.
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 25 mins Yield: 2 servings
Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup whole grain bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp dry oregano

Wet ingredients

  • ⅔ cup chickpea flour
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup plant-based milk

Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  • 3. In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients and set aside.
  • 4. Working in batches, coat all the cauliflower florets with the wet mixture, followed by the dry mixture.
  • 5. Spread the breaded cauliflower on a baking pan, spreading out evenly. Try to make sure the florets aren’t too crowded on the pan.
  • 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • 7. Top with chopped parsley and serve.

Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips

  • 1. You can substitute chickpea flour with quinoa, oat, almond, or all-purpose flour.

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