Description
Crispy Baked Orange Cauliflower is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a healthy twist to the beloved orange chicken. This vegetarian delight features crunchy cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, making it an excellent choice for appetizers, side dishes, or even as a standalone meal. With its delightful crunch and zesty flavor, this recipe is perfect for family dinners, parties, or meal prep throughout the week. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this baked cauliflower will impress everyone at your table.
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.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and water. Dip each cauliflower floret in the egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs in a Ziploc bag.
- Arrange coated florets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the orange sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil and thicken with cornstarch dissolved in water.
- Drizzle the sauce over baked cauliflower before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg