Name: Crunchy Cauliflower Bites with Curry-Lime Aioli
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup garbanzo (chickpea) flour; 4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper; 10 tablespoons water; 0.25 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon lime juice plus 1 1/4 teaspoons, divided; 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided; 6 cups 1 1/2-inch cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.75 teaspoon curry powder

Crunchy Cauliflower Bites with Curry-Lime Aioli

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Reminiscent of chicken nuggets, this cauliflower is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. Want to get another veg on your child's plate? This easy vegetable dish also works with broccoli and can be served as an appetizer, side or vegetarian main course. You can also swap in a dairy-free mayonnaise to make these easy cauliflower bites vegan.

Joy Howard

Updated on October 8, 2019

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

½ cup garbanzo (chickpea) flour
4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
10 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice plus 1 1/4 teaspoons, divided
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
6 cups 1 1/2-inch cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head)
½ cup mayonnaise
¾ teaspoon curry powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Combine flour, cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in water and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Combine breadcrumbs, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in another large bowl.
Working in batches, place several cauliflower florets in the batter and stir to coat. Let excess batter drip off, then toss lightly in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Transfer to the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining florets.
Bake the cauliflower, stirring once, until golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, curry powder, lime zest and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl.
Serve the cauliflower with the aioli and more cilantro, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate aioli (Step 5) for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326	Calories
22g	Fat
27g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g	14%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Vitamin A 42IU	1%
Vitamin C 79mg	88%
Folate 132mcg	33%
Sodium 448mg	19%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 41mg	10%
Potassium 574mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.