Breaded Fried Cauliflower

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into small florets
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Combine cauliflower and lemon juice in a saucepan; add enough water to cover. Cook until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour flour onto a plate.
  3. Beat eggs in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  5. Dredge each cauliflower floret in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.
  6. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Fry cauliflower until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

525 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 28.3g 36% DV
Carbs 60.1g 22% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10011mg 100% DV
Potassium 276.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12% DV
Calcium 118.5mg 9% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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