Baked Orange Cauliflower
Baked Orange Cauliflower is a delightful, crispy take on classic flavors that transforms the beloved orange chicken into a healthy plant-based dish. This vegan-friendly recipe features crunchy cauliflower florets coated in a golden panko crust and drizzled with a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, it’s an excellent choice for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or whenever you crave something tasty yet wholesome. With its vibrant flavor and satisfying texture, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp vinegar
- 1/8 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in the whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the floret in panko breadcrumbs using a Ziploc bag for even coverage; place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, prepare the orange sauce by combining all ingredients (except cornstarch) in a saucepan over low heat. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked cauliflower and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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