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Crumbed cauliflower with tartare sauce
Delicious, golden little nuggets of crumbed cauliflower goodness served with a zesty tartare sauce makes for the ultimate vegetarian snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -6 as a snack
Calories: 668 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
for the crumbed cauliflower
- 3 cups 1 large head cauliflower florets
- 1 cup flour seasoned with salt & pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2-3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
for the Tartare sauce
- 3/4 cup good quality mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons capers chopped
- 2 large gherkins finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of oil, for frying the crumbed cauliflower.
- To prepare the cauliflower, place the seasoned flour, beaten eggs and fresh breadcrumbs in three separate bowls.
- Coat the cauliflower first in the seasoned flour, then in the egg and finally in the fresh breadcrumbs.
- Carefully place the crumbed cauliflower (in batches) in the hot oil and allow to fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked to your preference.
- Remove from the oil and allow to drain on some kitchen paper. Continue until all the cauliflower is cooked.
- To make the tartare sauce, simply mix together all the ingredients then serve with the crumbed cauliflower.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
668kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
1125mg
(47%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
36.4mg
(40%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 as a snack
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 668kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1125mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 36.4mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.