Orange Cauliflower
This orange cauliflower tastes just like traditional orange chicken! It is the healthy, easy to make and extremely flavorful version of a take out classic that is sure to become a favorite. This recipe is vegetarian and plant-based friendly while also being wfpb, oil-free and made with nothing but clean ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized head of cauliflower
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup + 3 tbs almond milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Orange Glaze
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or any other liquid sweetener
- 2 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 2 pressed garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbs tapioca starch
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400° F. Cover a baking sheet in parchment paper.
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Wash, then chop cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
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In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, almond milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
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Dip cauliflower into mixture, making sure to coat each piece evenly. Tap off the excess batter.
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Place the cauliflower pieces onto the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown. Then remove from oven and let cool.
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While the cauliflower is baking, it is time to make your orange glaze.
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First, mix together orange juice, liquid sweetener, ACV, coconut aminos, ginger, pressed garlic cloves, and black pepper to a medium sized saucepan.
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Over medium heat, bring mixture to boil, making sure to continue to stir so the bottom doesn't burn.
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Slowly add in the tapioca starch, whisking as you add it to make sure you don't have any clumps. Continue to whisk mixture for about 2 minutes. Then remove from heat.
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Pour orange glaze over cauliflower and mix to coat evenly.
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Serve with a side no-fry fried rice.