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Pineapple Cauliflower

This roasted sesame pineapple cauliflower recipe is sweet, sticky, crispy, healthy, and so delicious!

Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie (chocolatecoveredkatie.com)

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Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield 3 - 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup fine cornmeal or flour
  • 2 tsp oil or fat free spray (or 1 tbsp agave)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp powdered ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 whole pineapple (optional)
  • sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss cauliflower with oil (or spray or agave) in a large bag or mixing bowl. Toss again with milk, cornmeal, salt, and breadcrumbs. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes. Whisk pineapple juice, salt, vinegar, garlic, and powdered ginger in a saucepan. Fully whisk in cornstarch, then turn the heat on to medium. Stir frequently until thick. Combine cauliflower and sauce. Serve hot or cold, in pineapple boats topped with sesame seeds if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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Notes

Want even more pineapple? Whip up Pineapple Pie or Pineapple Dole Whip.
 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg