Cauliflower Bites in Honey Sriracha Sauce
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Posted: 07/29/14
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Cauliflower Bites in Honey Sriracha Sauce make a delicious and filling vegetarian meal that is a delicious balance of sweet and spicy!
Cauliflower has long been one of my favorite vegetables because of how versatile it is. The first time I made Cauliflower Wings we were shocked as to just how much it tasted like nuggets – except so much softer and it seemed to have absorbed the flavors so well! Ever since then I’ve loved it as a way to introduce a meatless recipe that still tasted hearty and incredibly delicious.
These cauliflower bites are definitely my favorite cauliflower recipe so far. The almond milk coating provides a lighter battering process than egg and milk, but works just as well. The panko breadcrumbs (or just regular toasted breadcrumbs) create a crunchy exterior and the honey Sriracha sauce creates such a delicious and spicy flavor! The sauce was definitely favorite part and if you lessened the Sriracha a bit, these could easily be served to younger children but are currently at a perfect light spice level for older children and adults. Baking the cauliflower softens it so you would never know you weren’t eating your favorite chicken nuggets!
We swapped the rice out for Cauliflower rice in this Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken if you want to give this recipe a try. A quick and easy, weeknight dinner – gone healthy! The classic flavors of fish tacos over gluten free cauliflower rice!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
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Cauliflower Bites in Honey Sriracha Sauce
Cauliflower Bites in Honey Sriracha Sauce make a delicious and filling vegetarian meal that is a delicious balance of sweet and spicy!
Ingredients
Cauliflower Bites
- 1 small head of cauliflower
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cup bread crumbs
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sriracha
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a cookie sheet. Set aside.
- Mix almond milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder together in a bowl. Add cornstarch, whisking together to prevent lumps from forming. Set aside.
- Remove florets from the cauliflower (aka don’t use the stem).
- Chop the cauliflower into smaller pieces, the desired size of your bites.
- Toss the cauliflower in the almond milk mixture made earlier until wet.
- Season the panko bread crumbs with remaining salt ground black pepper and then toss the cauliflower in the bread crumbs until coated.
- Spread out on cookie sheet, and spray the bites with a cooking spray again to help with color and crisping.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- Mix all the ingredients together with a whisk and serve with bites.
Tips
You can use arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch.
You can make this vegan by using maple syrup instead.
You can make this vegan by using maple syrup instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 244kcal (12%), Carbohydrates: 50g (17%), Protein: 6g (12%), Fat: 2g (3%), Sodium: 1304mg (57%), Potassium: 180mg (5%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 20g (22%), Vitamin C: 15.3mg (19%), Calcium: 121mg (12%), Iron: 2.2mg (12%)
Sabrina Latapy says
Can the vanilla almond milk be substituted with regular milk and possibly vanilla extract? Or maybe just milk? Which type of milk would you suggest.
Julie Evink says
I would just substitute regular milk, although I have not tried that!
Nina at focusedonfit.com says
Cannot wait to try these! They looks delish and offer a healthy way to enjoy the flavor of game day!
Nina at focusedonfit.com says
Cannot wait to try these! They looks delish and offer a great healthy way to enjoy the flavors of game day!
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
Hi Julie, I found you from one of fellow blogger’s page, so thought to stop by and say hello! These Sriracha Honey bites look really delicious! perfect sweet and sour bite yet vegetarian! great idea!
Jill says
Just made hot cauliflower bites myself. Love the addition of honey in this sauce. Sounds delish!
Catherine says
Looks like a great appetizer or side. Love the bit of heat. Blessings, Catherine
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
what a good idea for a savoury little snack! love that you used srircha.. i cant get enough of the stuff.
Lori Hart says
This looks amazing,spicy and love cauliflower!! This recipe came over on my Bloglovin feed and I’d love it if you would share it at my Tuesday link party, Tickle My Tastebuds . Here is the link http://bit.ly/1nY3oYQ
Cheers,
Lori
Matt+Robinson says
What an awesome idea, love these so much!
Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+Cakes) says
OMG this looks so amazing! Love!