Vegan Breaded Cauliflower
Crispy, golden, and utterly addictive, this Vegan Breaded Cauliflower recipe transforms humble cauliflower florets into a mouthwatering plant-based snack or side dish. Coated in a flavorful batter made with garlic powder, paprika, nutritional yeast, and panko breadcrumbs, these florets are baked—not fried—for a healthier alternative to traditional breaded recipes. With a light drizzle of olive oil, the result is irresistibly crunchy and tender bites that are perfect for pairing with your favorite vegan dipping sauces. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for appetizers, party platters, or even a delicious meat-free meal. Indulge guilt-free with this wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 180 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 30 grams Nutritional yeast
- 120 grams Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth to create the batter.
Step 4
In a separate shallow dish, combine the nutritional yeast and panko breadcrumbs.
Step 5
Dip each cauliflower floret into the flour batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Repeat for all florets, ensuring they are evenly spaced on the sheet.
Step 7
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the breaded cauliflower florets to help them crisp and brown.
Step 8
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the breading is golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve with your favorite vegan dipping sauce or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (945.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1424.8 |
| Total Fat 35.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3901.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 227.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.1g | |
| Protein 57.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 198.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2243.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories