April 2026 · Week 4 · Day 4

Crisp Cauliflower Nuggets

Crisp Cauliflower Nuggets

Fusion
Scaled servings: 4 (original recipe servings: 2)
Crisp Cauliflower Nuggets
Prep Time
40 minutes
Servings
4
Cal/Serving
676

Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Unit
Cauliflower 2 unit(s)
Mayonnaise 8 tbsp
Panko Breadcrumbs 100 grams
Central American Style Spice Mix 2 tbsp
Cannellini Beans 2 tin(s)
Courgette 2 unit(s)
Garlic 2 clove
Red Bullet Chilli 1 unit(s)
Coriander 2 bunch(es)
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic 2 pack(s)
Water 150 milliliter(s)
Sour Cream 1 pot(s)

Instructions

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Step 1

Instruction

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Separate the cauliflower into florets (mini trees) and pop them into a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the mayonnaise. Make sure the florets are well coated. In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with half the Central American spice mix. Season the crumbs with salt and stir in a glug of oil. Tip the crumbs onto the florets and toss to coat evenly.

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Step 2

Instruction

Carefully transfer the florets to a lined baking tray and roast on the top shelf of your oven until golden and crispy, 20-25 mins. Discard any crumbs that are left in the bowl.

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Step 3

Instruction

Drain and rinse the cannellini beans in a sieve. Transfer a third to a bowl and crush with a fork (we will use these later to thicken the bean stew). Remove the ends from the courgette, quarter lengthways, then chop into 1cm chunks. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press), deseed and finely chop the red chilli and roughly chop the coriander.

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Step 4

Instruction

Heat a splash of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the courgette and cook, stirring for 3 mins. Stir in the garlic and remaining spice mix, cook for 1 minute more, then add the finely chopped tomatoes and water (see ingredients for amount). Bring to a simmer, then leave to bubble away for 5 mins. After 5 mins, add the whole and the crushed beans to the stew. Cook until the stew is nice and thick, 5-6 mins more.

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Step 5

Instruction

Do any washing up now whilst everything is cooking. When the cauliflower is ready, remove from the oven. Stir half the coriander into the stew, then remove from the heat. Season the stew with salt and as much red chilli as you like!

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Step 6

Instruction

Spoon the spicy bean stew into bowls and add a dollop of sour cream. Carefully arrange the cauliflower nuggets on top and finish with a sprinkling of remaining coriander. Enjoy!

Difficulty

Totally Doable (Level 2)

Nutrition

Item Amount Unit
Calories 1352 kcal
Protein 46 g

Allergens

Egg, Mustard, Gluten, Milk