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Easy Crispy Vegan Cauliflower Nuggets

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Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Medium Bowl
  • 1 Plate
  • 1 Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 1 fresh head of cauliflower

SEASONING

  • 1 garlic clove (or 1 tsp of garlic powder)
  • 1 thumb fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp of powdered ginger)
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chickpea flour
  • 4 Tbsp almond flour
  • 1 tsp Paprika powder
  •  sea salt to taste
  •  black pepper to taste

BATTER

  • 100g almond flour
  • 50g  chickpea flour
  • 1 Tbsp  hot sauce
  • ` Tbsp liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
  • 1 cup 1 cup warm water (to add gradually to reach desired thickness)

FOR DREDGING

  • Additional chickpea flour

Instructions

Prep the Cauliflower

  • Soak and boil the cauliflower until soft. Drain and chop into small, bite-sized pieces, small florets.
    1 1 fresh head of cauliflower
  • Season: In a medium bowl, combine all seasoning ingredients and toss them with the cooked cauliflower with dry clean hands, ensuring each piece is well coated.
    1 garlic clove
    1 thumb fresh ginger, grated
    1 handful fresh cilantro
    2 Tbsp chickpea flour
    4 Tbsp almond flour
    1 tsp Paprika powder
     sea salt
     black pepper

Make the Batter

  • In a large bowl, combine almond flour, chickpea flour, hot sauce, and liquid aminos. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until you reach a thick, smooth consistency, around 2-3 minutes for desired thickness.
    100g almond flour
    50g  chickpea flour
    1 Tbsp  hot sauce
    ` Tbsp liquid aminos
    1 cup 1 cup warm water
    Additional chickpea flour

Coat the Cauliflower

  • Dip each piece of cauliflower bites into the batter, then dredge in extra chickpea flour for a crispy coating.

Bake or Air Fry

  • Place the coated cauliflower pieces on a parchment paper or baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
    Alternatively, air fry at the same temperature for 20 minutes for a crispier finish.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Serve with your favorite sauce, like vegan ranch, spicy mayo, or barbecue sauce for extra flavor!