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    Cara’s Crispy Orange Cauliflower. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

    Published: Apr 3, 2013 · Modified: Jan 24, 2018 by Richa 97 Comments

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    This vegan gluten-free crispy Orange Cauliflower is so addictive that you will want it for every dinner. delicious, easy and must make. Can be soy-free
     
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    Crispy Orange Cauliflower | Vegan Richa
     
    I told you all about all the amazing people that will drop by on the blog right.. Its Wednesday and a day to celebrate eating awesome food even with restrictions. Cara at Fork And Beans, the place where you can find hope and allergy-friendly candy that you can gobble up any day.
     
    Cara whips up adorable things like these pretty mini Valentine Doughnuts, cracked Egg Easter Cupcakes! and these Nachos(pictured below). Dont let these Nachos fool you. These are Dessert Nachos. At Fork & Beans, you never have to go without all the goodies you love. Cara provides gluten, dairy and egg free candy, cookies, holiday treats, savories and what not. 

    Thank you for the lovely guest post Cara. I definitely need these crispy caulis in my life. I heart Cauliflower.
    Over to Cara. 🙂

    Crispy Orange Cauliflower | Vegan Richa

    You don’t need me to tell you about Richa’s natural talent to not only create some of the most beautiful vegan recipes on the internet but also how she is one of the kindest souls walking on this planet. But I’m going to anyway. I’m a huge Richa fan and I find myself constantly inspired by her. So because of that I wanted to create for her one my most tasty dinner recipes to date. 


    I might create recipes that are gluten, egg, and dairy-free but I by no means claim to always be healthy with the way I choose to make said recipes. Sometimes, for one who is limited in what they can eat, it’s kind of nice to be able to eat those foods similar to what you once remembered it tasting like. Good ol’ fried Chinese food is no exception. Sometimes a girl has gotta splurge…
     
    Crispy Orange Cauliflower Glutenfree Vegan
     
    Nothing is better for the body, mind, and soul than a fried vegetable. At least that is the truth according to me. And let me tell you, this is one fried dinner that will not disappoint (it’s ridiculously good!) Here’s to feeling better, friend! 
     

     

     
     
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    5 from 5 votes

    Cara's Crispy Orange Cauliflower. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

    This vegan gluten-free crispy Orange Cauliflower is so addictive that you will want it for every dinner. delicious, easy and must make. Can be soy-free
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: fusion
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 382kcal
    Author: Cara

    Ingredients

    • 1 small head of cauliflower cut into small florets (I used a pre-package of cauliflower bought from Trader Joe's)

    For Flour Mixture:

    • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2 Tb water allow to sit until thickens
    • 1/3 cup (83.33 ml) water
    • 1/3 cup (42.67 g) corn starch
    • 1/4 cup (31.25 g) Cara's gluten-free flour blend or use wheat/other flour
    • 1 tsp oil

    For Orange Sauce:

    • 2 Tbsp oil
    • 3-4 (3) garlic cloves peeled and zested
    • 6 green onions thinly sliced
    • zest of 1 orange + juice of orange
    • 2 Tbsp soy sauce gluten-free , or use coconut aminos to make soy-free
    • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

    Orange Sauce Drizzle:

    • 1/4 cup (62 ml) orange juice
    • 1 tsp corn starch
    • 1 tsp brown sugar

    Instructions

    Cauliflower:

    • Blend all ingredients together until a nice batter is formed (shouldn't be too thick: think waffle batter consistency).
    • While you are doing this, heat up a skillet with 1/2 c. oil on medium/high heat. Make sure it has been properly heated.
    • Dip each small floret into the batter and make sure each piece is entirely covered.
    • Fry in oil until completely browned. * or Bake at 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 25 to 30 minutes. Add more flour to the batter to make it thick if needed
    • Allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

    Orange Sauce:

    • In a clean skillet, heat oil and garlic for 1 minute.
    • Add green onions, zest and juice. Cook another 1 minute.
    • Add soy sauce and vinegar and bring to a boil. Toss in crispy cauliflower into the skillet and coat thoroughly. Keep on the pan briefly.
    • Place on top of rice.

    Orange Sauce Drizzle:

    • In that same skillet, throw in the remainder ingredients and bring to a boil for just 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    • Drizzle over orange cauliflower and rice.
    • Garnish with green scallions, orange zest, and sesame seeds.

    Notes

    nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cara's Crispy Orange Cauliflower. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 382 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 562mg24%
    Potassium 470mg13%
    Carbohydrates 48g16%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 480IU10%
    Vitamin C 64.4mg78%
    Calcium 69mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Marisa

      May 16, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      Would ener-g egg replacer work in place of the flaxseed meal?

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 17, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Yes

        Reply
    2. Alice

      August 07, 2020 at 10:28 am

      Do you think this would work with an air fryer? If so what settings and time would you use?

      Reply
    3. Natasha Venzke

      June 07, 2019 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      We love this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      November 30, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! This is phenomenal. We baked the cauliflower and took the suggestion of another commenter to coat in gluten free Panko crumbs after the batter.

      Substituted potato starch for the corn starch.

      10 out of 10 will make this again! Thank you!!

      Reply
    5. Natasha Venzke

      April 20, 2018 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      This is so good!

      Reply
    6. Suzanne

      September 16, 2017 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Spectacular!

      Reply
    7. Eloise

      July 18, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      What would you recommend subbing for oil to make it oil free?

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 18, 2017 at 11:42 pm

        Bake the cauliflower and water saute

        Reply
    8. Jody Leighty

      July 18, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Does anyone have the nutritional information for this recipe? Thanks!!!

      Reply
    9. Tara

      April 07, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight (exact to the recipe) and it came out perfectly!! I personally think it tastes better than the chicken. This is going in the favorites section of my cook book FOR SURE! ????

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 07, 2016 at 10:04 pm

        yay!

        Reply
    10. Karin

      April 06, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      I just found your blog. I have never seen such luscious vegan recipes. I can not wait to make there recipes for my kids. Truly artful!!!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 06, 2016 at 11:31 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    11. Michelle

      February 01, 2016 at 4:11 am

      This recipe is my absolute favorite! I’ve tried both the baked and fried versions. To get the extra crispness for the baked version, I dipped each piece of cauliflower in panko breadcrumbs after coating in the mixture. The recipe is perfect!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 01, 2016 at 10:50 am

        Great!

        Reply
    12. MPaula

      October 04, 2015 at 4:26 am

      I found your recipe through a Pin that did not lead back here. It was a dead link but I am including it here in case it helps you. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/144467100524832970/
      I did let the pinner know.

      Reply
    13. Hannah

      September 25, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Is the orange juice sweetened breakfast juice or is it pure orange juice?

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 26, 2015 at 10:18 am

        you can use either.

        Reply
    14. Angela

      June 01, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      What can we use instead of corn starch because that’s not gluten free

      Thanks
      Angela

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 01, 2015 at 11:15 pm

        Any starch would work like tapioca or arrowroot

        Reply
    15. Liz

      May 07, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      This looks delicious! I have one question before I try to make it: Does the cauliflower have to be tender before you dip it in the batter to then transfer onto the skillet? For some reason I have a thought of it not being able to cook completely once the batter is brown.

      Let me know! I’m buying the ingredients today!

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 07, 2015 at 5:12 pm

        it depends on the size of the florets. small florets will cook through. If you arr unsure, steam the florets for 5 to 6 minutes before using.

        Reply
    16. ann

      May 05, 2015 at 5:51 am

      We made this last night and it was amazing! We did it for our “meatless Monday” meal and definitely did not miss the meat 🙂 Thanks for sharing this awesomeness!

      Reply
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