Description
Baked Orange Cauliflower is a delightful twist on traditional flavors, transforming humble cauliflower into a crispy, tangy sensation. This easy-to-make dish features bite-sized florets coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust and drizzled with a vibrant orange sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity.
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 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 the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in the egg mixture, then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs using a Ziploc bag.
- Place the coated florets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the orange sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Drizzle the sauce over baked cauliflower before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg