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Baked Orange Cauliflower

Crispy Baked Orange Cauliflower: A Flavorful Vegetarian Delight

This Baked Orange Cauliflower recipe offers a nutritious vegetarian delight with a crispy panko coating and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1/2 head Cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 large Eggs whisked until smooth
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Kikkoman brand recommended
For the Orange Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice plus 2 tablespoons for extra flavor
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2.5 tablespoons Vinegar white vinegar
  • 1/8 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic freshly minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch dissolved in water
  • 2 tablespoons Water to thin out the sauce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pan
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut half a head of cauliflower into bite-sized florets, rinse, and pat dry.
  3. Whisk together two large eggs and dip each cauliflower floret, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Arrange breaded florets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and ketchup; bring to a boil.
  6. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into the boiling sauce; cook until thickened.
  7. Drizzle the thickened orange sauce over the baked cauliflower and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best crunch, serve immediately after drizzling with sauce. Store leftovers properly to maintain texture.

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