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    Home » Recipes » Vegan » Baked Cauliflower Nuggets | Vegan Cauliflower Nuggets

    Baked Cauliflower Nuggets | Vegan Cauliflower Nuggets

    Posted on Mar 2, 2021 · Last Updated on Oct 26, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Baked Cauliflower Nuggets is a Crunchy Vegan and Gluten-Free Snack. It is addictive and goes well with Ketchup

    Baked Cauliflower Nuggets

    A search for some healthy snacking is very much in cards these days. And if it's vegan and gluten-free it is merrier. I can very well assure you this is one such snack. A little you have to do and you get to enjoy a guilt-free yummy snack.

    You can serve it with ketchup , Tahini , Ranch , Mayo or any of your favourite dip. The best thing is that you can make the nuggets well in advance and freeze.. When you are hungry or want to make some snack you have very well use the frozen nuggets and get it ready.

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    • What are Nuggets:
    • Baked Cauliflower Nuggets:
    • Ingredients for Baked Cauliflower Nuggets:
    • Prep Work for Cauliflower Nuggets
    • Variations to the Baked Cauliflower Nuggets:
    • FAQ's on Cauliflower Nuggets
    • How to prepare Baked Cauliflower Nuggets, Pictorial:
    • How to Freeze Nuggets:
    • Serving Suggestions:
    • Similar Recipes:
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    What are Nuggets:

    Nuggets are a very popular fast food. It is a small piece or chunk of meat or any veggies that are deep-fried or baked. It's mostly deep-fried in the fast-food joints. But the baked or air-fried version of nuggets is getting popular lately.

    Baked Cauliflower Nuggets:

    Chicken Nuggets are the native and the originals of all the nuggets. Slowly out of necessity and taste inspired by the original many other versions started coming. Out of that Cauliflower Nuggets are more in demand and in popular. Some other versions are Cottage Cheese Nuggets, Baby corn Nuggets, Tofu Nuggets.

    Except for the main ingredient, the seasoning, and the spices remain the same.

    Ingredients for Baked Cauliflower Nuggets:

    Cauliflower

    Use a medium-sized cauliflower head. It must have approximately 2 cups of cauliflower florets.

    Bread Crumbs

    Bread crumbs are one important ingredient to get the crispy texture of the nuggets. Use a Vegan and Gluten-free Bread crumb.

    Corn Flour or Rice Flour

    Corn Flour or Rice Flour may be used for the binding agent. If you are okay with gluten you may also add all-purpose flour.

    Coconut Milk

    Use any plant-based Milk. My recommendation would be coconut milk as it's much flavourful. But you can also try Almond Milk or Oat Milk.

    Spices

    The spices added are totally up to your preference and taste. I am using Paprika powder and cajun seasonings. But you may also try using Red Chilli powder, Chilli Flakes, Italian seasoning. Increase or decrease on how much spicy you prefer your nuggets.

    Prep Work for Cauliflower Nuggets

    ★ Blanch the Cauliflower

    Be it any recipe, blanching is very important in cauliflower. Cauliflower may have small worms. So on the safer side. Chop the cauliflower into small florets. Bring water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water for 5 mins and then drain the water.

    Cauliflower is now ready to use for the nuggets. Make sure you drain the water completely. Wipe off the excess water with kitchen towels if required.

    ★ Preheat the Oven.

    ★ Line the baking tray with Parchment paper.

    Variations to the Baked Cauliflower Nuggets:

    • Instead of the bread crumbs, you can very well use Panko breadcrumbs or even corn flakes.
    • If using corn flakes crush them using a blender and then use.
    • Again you may customize the species as you prefer with Red Chilli powder, Chilli Flakes, or Italian seasoning
    • You may also add some cheese along with the breadcrumbs if you like it.

    FAQ's on Cauliflower Nuggets

    Can we freeze the Cauliflower Nuggets

    A big yes. You can Freeze the Nuggets before baking. I have explained in detail how to freeze the nuggets. It is best to freeze before baking.

    Is the Cauliflower Nuggets Vegan & Gluten Free

    Cauliflower Nuggets is very well vegan. It has only one catch is the breadcrumbs. Use Vegan and Gluten free bread crumbs . For this reason I am using the Corn Starch instead of All purpose flour and Plant based Milk.

    It is necessary to add Coconut Milk

    Not at all, You can add water also. I am just using it for flavor. You can very well modify it.

    How to prepare Baked Cauliflower Nuggets, Pictorial:

    1) In a mixing bowl add in the Rice flour or Corn Starch. If you are okay with gluten you can also use all-purpose flour.

    2) Now add in all the spice powders. I am using red chili powder, Cajun Seasoning, Cumin Powder, Pepper Powder, and Salt. Mix everything.

    Add in the spice powders

    3) Next add coconut Milk, You can go for any plant-based milk. Cashew milk or Almond milk will be my choice.

    Add Coconut Milk

    4) Combine well. It is a semi-thick paste.

    Combine everything

    5) Now add in the cauliflower florets and coat them fully with the paste.

    Pro Tip: Make sure the paste is not too thin. It should be semi-thick and coat the cauliflower fully. Also, don't do it in batches .Do one by one this will help the florets to coat the batter evenly.

    Dip the caulifower

    6) Dip the cauliflower in the breadcrumbs evenly on all the sides. Repeat the same for all the cauliflower florets. As I mentioned before don't do it in batches for best results.

    roll the cauliflower in the breadcrumbs

    7) Arrange all the cauliflower dipped in breadcrumbs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

    Bake the cauliflower Nuggets

    9) Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins. Bake the cauliflower at 180 Deg C for about 40 min. Turn the sides cauliflower halfway just to ensure even baking on all the sides.

    Baked Cauliflower Nuggets is ready

    How to Freeze Nuggets:

    Nuggets are a very common frozen food. It is very much popular in any country. You can find them in the freezer section of any departmental Store. All you have to do is to thaw them fry or bake and you are good to go.

    The same applies to the cauliflower Nuggets.

    Coat them with the bread crumbs. Put the bread coated nuggets in a baking tray with parchment paper in the freezer for 6 hours. It will firm the nuggets. Next, you can roll them in parchment paper or simply transfer them in a freezer-safe box or zip lock.

    Freeze up to 6 months. Just before using thaw them and then you cake bake them as usual.

    You might need to bake extra 5 or 10 mins if using frozen nuggets.

    Serving Suggestions:

    Cauliflower Nuggets make a great snack or appetizer. It goes well with Tomato ketchup, Tahini Sauce, Ranch or mayonnaise. Always serve hot for a crispy Nugget.

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    Baked Cauliflower Nuggets | Vegan Cauliflower Nuggets

    Baked Cauliflower Nuggets is a Crunchy Vegan and Gluten-Free Snack. It is addictive and goes well with Ketchup
    Prep Time15 mins
    Bake Time40 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 198kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Equipment

    • OTG Oven

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup Rice flour or Corn Starch
    • ½ cup Coconut Milk
    • 2 cup Bread Crumbs
    • ½ tsp Paprika Powder Red Chilli powder can be used instead
    • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Optional
    • ½ tsp Pepper powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
    • Salt as needed
    • 2 cup Cauliflower Florets

    Instructions 

    • In a mixing bowl add in the Rice flour or Corn Starch. If you are okay with gluten you can also use all-purpose flour.
      Add in Rice or Corn starch
    • Now add in all the spice powders. I am using red chili powder, Cajun Seasoning, Cumin Powder, Pepper Powder, and Salt. Mix everything.
      Add All the spice powders
    • Next add coconut Milk, You can go for any plant-based milk. Cashew milk or Almond milk will be my choice.
      Add in coconut milk
    • Combine well. It is a semi-thick paste.
      Combine everything
    • Now add in the cauliflower florets and coat them fully with the paste.
      Dip the cauliflower in the paste
    • Dip the cauliflower in the breadcrumbs evenly on all the sides. Repeat the same for all the cauliflower florets.
      Coat the cauliflower in breadcrumbs
    • Arrange all the cauliflower dipped in breadcrumbs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
      Line the cauliflower nuggets in baking tray
    • Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins. Bake the cauliflower at 180 Deg C for about 40 min. Turn the sides cauliflower halfway just to ensure even baking on all the sides.
      Baked Cauliflower Nuggets is ready

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.8g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 6.1g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 2.6g | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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