Description
Super simple, healthy vegan oven-fried cauliflower nuggets with maple mustard. These vegan nuggets only require a few ingredients and they're ready in about 40 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 cups cornflakes (crushed)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- salt + black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp pickle juice
- 2–5 tbsp olive oil
Maple Mustard
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 230°C / 446°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Coat: In a bowl, whisk together flour, water and pickle juice. In another bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, panko bread crumbs, garlic granules, onion granules, smoked paprika powder, cayenne powder, salt and black pepper. Dip the cauliflower in the wet, and then into the dry. Using your clean hand, sprinkle and gently press the dry to help it stick.
- Bake: Place onto the baking tray, brush with a generous amount of olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Flip, and bake for another 10 minutes or until crispy.
- Maple Mustard Dip: combine vegan mayo, dijon mustard, maple syrup and cayenne powder. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Enjoy! xx
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American