Add a stealthy dose of nutrients to homemade chicken nuggets, and serve with a batch of sweet potato fries and apples for a quick and well-rounded new family-favorite meal.
Cauliflower Chicken Nuggets
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Instructions
- Add cauliflower to a pot fitted with a steamer basket and 2 inches of water. Cover and steam for about 8 minutes or until very tender. Drain and place onto a clean kitchen towel to dry thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 400˚. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place ½ cup bread crumbs in a small bowl; set aside. To the bowl of a food processor, add cauliflower, chicken, Parmesan, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, salt and remaining 1 /3 cup bread crumbs. Process to combine well, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Use a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out the mixture; roll into rounds and flatten slightly. Coat all sides of nuggets in the reserved bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Place nuggets onto prepared baking sheet. Bake nuggets for 12–14 minutes, turning them over halfway through. Serve with ketchup or other sauce for dipping.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Chicken Nuggets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5204
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 43mg
14%
Sodium 354mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 1g
Protein 18g
36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (5 nuggets): 204 cal, 4g fat (1g mono, 1g poly, 2g sat), 43mg chol, 354mg sodium, 23g carb (4g fiber, 1g sugars), 18g protein
