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Pineapple Cauliflower

Savory Pineapple Cauliflower: Your New Favorite Vegan Dish

Roasted Sesame Pineapple Cauliflower is a unique vegan dish that combines flavors of crunchy cauliflower and juicy pineapple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower Cut into florets
  • 0.5 cup Milk of Choice Non-dairy for vegan
  • 0.5 cup Fine Cornmeal Can substitute with almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons Oil or Fat-Free Spray Olive oil recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar Lemon juice can be substituted
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Powdered Ginger Use fresh for more flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or Arrowroot Powder For thickening the sauce
For the Topping (Optional)
  • 0.5 cup Fine Breadcrumbs Seasoned panko recommended
  • 1 whole Whole Pineapple For presentation
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toasted for added flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cut cauliflower into evenly sized florets.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss cauliflower florets with oil or fat-free spray until coated.
  3. Add milk, cornmeal, and salt to the bowl and toss until cauliflower is evenly coated.
  4. Spread the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. While roasting, combine pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
  7. Combine roasted cauliflower with sauce in a large bowl and serve hot, optionally in hollowed-out pineapple.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure crispiness.

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