Low-Carb Golden Crumbed Cauliflower

I love cauliflower. Any cauliflower. In fact, when I was young we lived quite a distance from the market and it was not unheard of for little ole me to snack away on my poor mother’s freshly purchased cauliflower head during the car ride home.

I still adore raw cauliflower, but this yummy “crumbed” cauliflower is a pretty close second. The coconut and turmeric pair so beautifully together and the crunchy coating will have you going back for more… and more.

The Smokey Tomato Dip is the perfect partner to my Coconut and Turmeric Crumbed Cauliflower. The addition of cumin, which is known to aide digestion and improve immunity, gives it a subtle middle eastern flavour.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    15 minutes
Overall:     40-45 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Total Carbs	14.5	grams
Fiber	6.7	grams
Net Carbs	7.8	grams
Protein	13.4	grams
Fat	26.1	grams
of which Saturated	9	grams
Energy	318	kcal
Magnesium	95	mg (24% RDA)
Potassium	585	mg (29% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (10%), protein (17%), fat (73%)

Ingredients (makes 6 servings) Crumbed Cauliflower:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut in florets (450 g/ 1 lb)
• 1 ½ cups almond meal (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
• ½ cup coconut flour (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Optional: ¼ tsp chili powder

Smokey Tomato Dip:

• 200 grams softened cream cheese (7.1 oz)
• 6 tbsp unsweetened tomato sauce/passata (90 ml/ 3 fl oz)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• Optional: ¼ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200 C/ 400 F. Mix almond meal, coconut flour and spices, except turmeric, in a large bowl.
2. Beat eggs and turmeric powder in a separate bowl.
3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture and then coat thoroughly with the seasoned crumb.
4. Place each crumbed floret onto a lined baking sheet. When all the cauliflower is crumbed, bake for about 20 minutes, or until browned.Turn the tray halfway through the cooking time.
5. To make the dip, place all ingredients into a mixer bowl and mix well until light and creamy. Serve the crumbed cauliflower with the Smokey Tomato Dip as a snack or as a side dish with your main meal.
6. You can store the crumbed cauliflower covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (coating will get soggy though). The dip can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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