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Honey-Garlic Cauliflower

Crispy Honey-Garlic Cauliflower: Sweet-Spicy Veggie Delight

Crispy Honey-Garlic Cauliflower is a delicious low-carb, gluten-free appetizer that satisfies with its sweet and spicy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into bite-size florets
For the Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with almond flour for a gluten-free option
  • 3 large eggs beaten, substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs provides extra crispiness; use gluten-free panko for a gluten-free version
For the Sauce
  • 2/3 cup honey can substitute with agave syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce use tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 limes juice
  • 2 Tbsp. sriracha adjust quantity for your desired heat level
  • 1/2 cup water reducing for a thicker consistency if preferred
  • 4 tsp. cornstarch crucial for thickening the sauce
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions optional but highly recommended for flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Bowls
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey-Garlic Cauliflower
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare your breading stations with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
  3. Coat the cauliflower florets first in flour, then egg, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Arrange the coated bites on the baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Make the sauce by simmering honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, sriracha, and water in a saucepan, then whisk in cornstarch.
  6. After baking, toss the cauliflower bites in the honey-garlic sauce and broil for another 3–5 minutes until extra crispy.
  7. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.

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