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Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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Jump to recipeYou haven’t tried “cauliflower everything” until you’ve tried ourRoastedHoney-Balsamic Cauliflower! Low-carb cauliflower bites get an upgrade—first with an earthy, spicy mustard and garlic seasoning, then with a light batter that is baked until the cauliflower is fork-tender and the coating is crisp and golden. But we don’t stop there: We then bathe the cauliflower in a sweet, tangy honey-balsamic glaze to bring all the flavors together. Keep reading for expert tips, including shortcuts to reduce your time in the kitchen.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!As a shortcut, use pre-cut cauliflower florets. Find them in the produce section of the grocery store.You can substitute the cauliflower with broccoli, if you wish.Adding a wet batter coating to the cauliflower florets helps give the glaze something to stick to. It also adds a nice breaded layer, giving it additional texture.Tossing the cauliflower with the honey-balsamic glaze instead of brushing it on helps maximize the small amount being used.Nutrition NotesThere’s more tocauliflowerthan just its low-carb status. The cruciferous vegetable is also packed with filling fiber that provides food for your beneficial gut bacteria, and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and chronic disease.While your body breaks downhoneylike it does any other simple sugar, honey has some health benefits that most other types of sweeteners lack. This includes vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. There is some evidence that honey may protect the immune system from intense exercise, and the compounds in honey appear to help speed wound healing.The primary ingredients inbalsamic glazeare grape must andbalsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has been linked to better digestion and improved blood pressure and blood sugar. Grape must is the freshly pressed juice from grapes that still contains the stems, seeds and flesh of the grapes.Grapesare loaded with antioxidants that help fight inflammation.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
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You haven’t tried “cauliflower everything” until you’ve tried ourRoastedHoney-Balsamic Cauliflower! Low-carb cauliflower bites get an upgrade—first with an earthy, spicy mustard and garlic seasoning, then with a light batter that is baked until the cauliflower is fork-tender and the coating is crisp and golden. But we don’t stop there: We then bathe the cauliflower in a sweet, tangy honey-balsamic glaze to bring all the flavors together. Keep reading for expert tips, including shortcuts to reduce your time in the kitchen.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!As a shortcut, use pre-cut cauliflower florets. Find them in the produce section of the grocery store.You can substitute the cauliflower with broccoli, if you wish.Adding a wet batter coating to the cauliflower florets helps give the glaze something to stick to. It also adds a nice breaded layer, giving it additional texture.Tossing the cauliflower with the honey-balsamic glaze instead of brushing it on helps maximize the small amount being used.Nutrition NotesThere’s more tocauliflowerthan just its low-carb status. The cruciferous vegetable is also packed with filling fiber that provides food for your beneficial gut bacteria, and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and chronic disease.While your body breaks downhoneylike it does any other simple sugar, honey has some health benefits that most other types of sweeteners lack. This includes vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. There is some evidence that honey may protect the immune system from intense exercise, and the compounds in honey appear to help speed wound healing.The primary ingredients inbalsamic glazeare grape must andbalsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has been linked to better digestion and improved blood pressure and blood sugar. Grape must is the freshly pressed juice from grapes that still contains the stems, seeds and flesh of the grapes.Grapesare loaded with antioxidants that help fight inflammation.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
You haven’t tried “cauliflower everything” until you’ve tried ourRoastedHoney-Balsamic Cauliflower! Low-carb cauliflower bites get an upgrade—first with an earthy, spicy mustard and garlic seasoning, then with a light batter that is baked until the cauliflower is fork-tender and the coating is crisp and golden. But we don’t stop there: We then bathe the cauliflower in a sweet, tangy honey-balsamic glaze to bring all the flavors together. Keep reading for expert tips, including shortcuts to reduce your time in the kitchen.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1large headcauliflower, trimmed and cut into 2-inch florets (8 cups)1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil2teaspoonsDijon mustard½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper½cupall purpose flour½cupwhole milk2tablespoonsbalsamic glaze1tablespoonhoney1teaspoonfinely choppedfresh thyme leaves
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Ingredients
1large headcauliflower, trimmed and cut into 2-inch florets (8 cups)
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
½cupall purpose flour
½cupwhole milk
2tablespoonsbalsamic glaze
1tablespoonhoney
1teaspoonfinely choppedfresh thyme leaves
DirectionsPreheat oven to 450°F. Generously coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.Toss cauliflower, oil, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk flour and milk together in a small bowl until a smooth batter forms. Pour the batter over the cauliflower; toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingBake until the batter is lightly golden and the cauliflower is fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingMeanwhile, whisk balsamic glaze and honey together in a small bowl.Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl; drizzle with the honey-balsamic glaze and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingFrequently Asked QuestionsCauliflower bites are an excellent accompaniment to chicken,hamburgers,steakandtofu. And they can add a boost of flavor to a bowl of rice, quinoa or noodles.Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.EatingWell.com, July 2024
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.Toss cauliflower, oil, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk flour and milk together in a small bowl until a smooth batter forms. Pour the batter over the cauliflower; toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingBake until the batter is lightly golden and the cauliflower is fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingMeanwhile, whisk balsamic glaze and honey together in a small bowl.Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl; drizzle with the honey-balsamic glaze and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingFrequently Asked QuestionsCauliflower bites are an excellent accompaniment to chicken,hamburgers,steakandtofu. And they can add a boost of flavor to a bowl of rice, quinoa or noodles.Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Toss cauliflower, oil, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk flour and milk together in a small bowl until a smooth batter forms. Pour the batter over the cauliflower; toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake until the batter is lightly golden and the cauliflower is fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk balsamic glaze and honey together in a small bowl.
Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl; drizzle with the honey-balsamic glaze and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.
Frequently Asked QuestionsCauliflower bites are an excellent accompaniment to chicken,hamburgers,steakandtofu. And they can add a boost of flavor to a bowl of rice, quinoa or noodles.Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cauliflower bites are an excellent accompaniment to chicken,hamburgers,steakandtofu. And they can add a boost of flavor to a bowl of rice, quinoa or noodles.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
EatingWell.com, July 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)129Calories4gFat21gCarbs4gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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