Cauliflower Nuggets – (Vegan and Gluten Free)

These roasted cauliflower nuggets are gluten free, soy free, and vegan.  They’re delicious, easy to make, and kids love them!  

Why should I roast cauliflower?

Roasted vegetables are delicious!  Even veggies that my kids claim to hate are soon devoured when I roast them with a little oil and a sprinkle of salt.  I never had much luck getting my kids excited about cauliflower until I started playing around with some seasonings, and added cornmeal for some crunch.  Now my kids ask me to make these roasted cauliflower nuggets all of the time.

They can be served as a side dish or work as an appetizer.  However, many times they don’t even make it off the cookie sheet before my kids descend on them. 

How do you make cauliflower nuggets?

1. Start by preheating your oven to 425° F.
2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and put into a bowl.
3. Drizzle them with oil and stir to coat the pieces.
4. In a separate container, mix the cornmeal and spices.
5. Sprinkle about ¾ of the mixture over the cauliflower and stir well to coat.
6. Pour cauliflower onto a baking sheet and put into the oven.
7. After about 15 minutes, take it out of the oven and sprinkle the remaining mixture. Mix well to coat the cauliflower. (The cauliflower will now be moist and more of the mixture will stick to it.)
8. Bake again for about 15 more minutes. Take out of the oven and stir well again.
9. Bake for another 15 minutes, totaling about 45 minutes of baking. (They should be cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside).
10. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

What should I put on my cauliflower nuggets?

Kids love dipping these cauliflower nuggets in a little ketchup of my Vegan “Honey” Mustard but my husband and I like vegan ranch, barbecue, and vegan buffalo sauce!

Did you make these?  Leave a comment and let me know your favorite dipping sauce for these cauliflower nuggets! 

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VEGAN CAULIFLOWER NUGGETS

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

Vegan cauliflower nuggets coated in a crunchy, flavorful, gluten-free coating and roasted in the oven. 

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: cauliflower nuggets, roasted cauliflower, vegan roasted cauliflower

Servings: 4

Calories: 202 kcal

Author: Monica | The Hidden Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower (large head)
• 3 TBS canola oil or any other oil of choice
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 3 TBS nutritional yeast
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp turmeric
• 1/8 tsp paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.

2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and put into a bowl.

3. Drizzle with oil and stir to coat the pieces.

4. In a separate container, mix all remaining ingredients.

5. Sprinkle about ¾ of the mixture over the cauliflower and stir well to coat.

6. Pour cauliflower onto a baking sheet and put into the oven.

7. After about 15 minutes, take it out of the oven and sprinkle the remaining mixture. Mix well to coat the cauliflower. (The cauliflower will now be moist and more of the mixture will stick to it.)

8. Bake again for about 15 more minutes. Take out of the oven and stir well again.

9. Bake for another 15 minutes, totaling about 45 minutes of baking. (They should be cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside).

10. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes

• Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
• My kids love to dip them in ketchup, barbecue sauce, vegan ranch, or vegan buffalo sauce.
• Baking time will vary depending on how small you cut the cauliflower.
• These work great as an appetizer, snack, or a side.

Nutrition Facts

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER NUGGETS

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 202 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 479mg 20%

Potassium 584mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 0.7%

Vitamin C 84%

Calcium 3.2%

Iron 7.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.