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Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower

Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower – Crispy, Sweet, and Spicy Delight

This Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower is a crispy, sweet, and spicy delight perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower small head or pre-chopped florets for convenience
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour or Gluten-free 1:1 Flour
For the Batter
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk almond, soy, or oat milk
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce main flavor component
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Mayo option to make homemade
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha optional, adjust for heat
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast optional
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt adjust if using salted mayo

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking tray
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. For the non-battered method, mix olive oil, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper. Toss cauliflower florets in the mixture until coated.
  3. Roast cauliflower for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. For the battered version, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and sea salt. Whisk in non-dairy milk until smooth.
  5. Dip cauliflower florets in the batter and roll in panko breadcrumbs. Place on the baking tray.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy.
  7. Mix vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, nutritional yeast, and sea salt for the sauce.
  8. Toss the baked cauliflower in the sauce until well coated.
  9. Serve hot, enjoy plain or with rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 7mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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