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Savory Pineapple Cauliflower

Savory Pineapple Cauliflower: A Delicious Vegan Delight

Savory Pineapple Cauliflower combines crunchy cauliflower with sweet pineapple for a quick and delicious vegan dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower Cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Fine Cornmeal Or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Pineapple Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Or white vinegar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Powdered Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Or arrowroot powder
For Optional Toppings
  • ¼ cup Fine Breadcrumbs Seasoned panko
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
For Presentation
  • 1 whole Pineapple Hollowed out for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the cauliflower head into even florets and toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
  3. Mix fine cornmeal and salt with the cauliflower to ensure each floret is coated.
  4. Spread the coated cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, vinegar, minced garlic, powdered ginger, and a pinch of salt. Simmer and whisk in cornstarch until slightly thickened.
  6. Toss roasted cauliflower with sauce until well coated.
  7. Serve in hollowed-out pineapple halves and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cauliflower is dried well before oiling to maintain crispiness. Customize sauce with spices or lime juice as desired.

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