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Baked ranch cauliflower florets served on a brown plate with a side of creamy dipping sauce.

Baked Ranch Cauliflower Florets (Lightly Battered)

Nataliia
These baked ranch cauliflower florets are a simple and delicious dish you can serve as a snack, side dish or appetizer. Tender cauliflower florets are parboiled first, then coated in a ranch-style creamy batter, and baked until golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 Baking pan
  • 1 sheet parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head, separated into florets
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 3-4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (see recipe notes for home-made version)
  • ½ teaspoons salt

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot with water to a boil. Add salt and cauliflower florets. Parboil them on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Drain using a colander and let the steam dry the florets, while they cool down.
    1 cauliflower head, separated into florets, ½ teaspoons salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic and ranch seasoning. Whisk in the flour to have a thick but still runny batter. Let batter rest for 5-10 minutes. You can also refrigerate it for up to 1 day.
    2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise , 1 garlic clove, minced, 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix , 3-4 tablespoons all-purpose flour .
  • Add cooled down cauliflower florets to the batter and carefully toss them until they are evenly coated. You can also cut each floret in half, before tossing them in batter.
  • Arrange battered cauliflower in a prepared baking pan. Bake them at 400℉ for about 18-20 minutes until golden brown, flipping them half way through.

Notes

Do not skip parboiling part, as it make the cauliflower cook more evenly and they come out more tender instead of dry. 
Homemade ranch seasoning mix (makes about 3 tablespoons): 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste), ½ teaspoon black pepper.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 6.5gProtein: 5.9gFat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 2.3gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 514mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 3.3g
Keyword baked cauliflower, battered cauliflower, ranch baked cauliflower
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