Cheesy Cauliflower Nuggets
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Cheesy Cauliflower Nuggets
Description
This recipe coats cauliflower florets in light mayonnaise, which helps the seasoned breadcrumb mixture adhere while adding a slight richness. The coating combines Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil for a flavorful crust. The florets are then spread on a baking tray and baked at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes, resulting in crispy, golden nuggets.
The use of panko breadcrumbs ensures a crunchy exterior, while the Parmesan adds an umami depth and enhanced crispness. Italian seasoning contributes herbal notes that complement the cauliflower's mild flavor. Baking rather than frying keeps the nuggets lighter.
These nuggets are suitable as a snack or as part of a meal, served with additional Parmesan if desired. They provide a textural contrast between the crunchy outside and the tender vegetable inside.
It's important not to overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming and losing crispiness. Panko breadcrumbs can be substituted with regular breadcrumbs, and Parmesan can be omitted but will reduce the crunchy texture.
Ingredients
- 300 g cauliflower cut into bite sized florets
- 4 tablespoon mayonnaise light
- 20 g parmesan finely grated
- 50 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Put florets of 300 g Cauliflower into a mixing bowl and add 4 tablespoon Light mayonnaise. Mix so that the florets are coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine 20 g Parmesan, 50 g Panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and 1 tablespoon Olive oil. Mix well.
- Add the breadcrumb mix to the cauliflower and mix so that the florets are coated in the seasoned breadcrumb.
- Transfer to a lined baking tray and cook for 25 minutes. When cooked, serve with more Parmesan.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the baking tray to ensure the nuggets roast and develop a crispy crust rather than steaming.
- Omitting Parmesan reduces crispiness but still works; it adds notable texture and flavor when included.
- Mixing cauliflower with broccoli florets is an option for variation in flavor and color.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch but can be replaced with regular breadcrumbs if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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