Plant-Based "Fried" Cauliflower

Plant-Based Fried Cauliflower is an oil-free vegan dish that mimics the taste and texture of fried food, without the frying part. It’s a sweet and spicy spin on cauliflower.

Author:

Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table

Serves:

4

Prep:

5

minutes

Cook:

45

minutes

TOtal:

50

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Head Cauliflower
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Plant-Based Ketchup
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Cloves
  • Dash Cayenne
  • 2 Scallions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Trim the cauliflower and place on the baking sheet.
  3. Mix the vegetable stock, sriracha, garlic, ketchup, spices, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush half the mixture on the cauliflower. Roast for 35-45 minutes, then brush the remaining mixture on. Roast for another 10 minutes.
  5. Cut into wedges and sprinkle with chopped scallions.