This easy Orange Cauliflower recipe is made of crispy, baked cauliflower pieces coated in a rich, sweet, sticky orange sauce.
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Preheat oven to 410°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Slightly oil paper. Set aside.
Prepare the Cauliflower
Cut the cauliflower into 1.5-inch florets (3 cm).
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the coating ingredients: almond milk, flour, garlic powder, ginger, orange zest, and salt.
Add the cauliflower florets one by one into the flour mixture to coat entirely and wait for a few seconds above the bowl to let excess return to the bowl.
For crispy edges, you can optionally roll each floret into panko crumbs.
Lay the florets onto the prepared baking sheet into a single layer, making sure they don't touch each other or overlap.
Spray cooking all on the florets.
Bake on the center rack for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway and sprinkling more Panko crumbs on the other side if desired. Meanwhile, prepare the curry sauce.
Orange Sauce
Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Over medium heat, melt coconut oil, then stir in garlic and ginger and cook over low heat to prevent the garlic from burning. Cook until fragrant for about 1 minute.
Add orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Bring to a light simmer, occasionally stirring, until the sugar dissolves - about 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk water and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry into the hot orange sauce and keep simmering, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens - about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Toss the crispy cauliflower in the sauce until coated.
Serve over cooked coconut jasmine rice and garnish with scallions pieces or chili flakes to add a spicy touch.
Storage
Store in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months.