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Vegan Bang Bang Broccoli

Katie Hale
Treat yourself to a tasty and nourishing dish with this vegan bang bang broccoli recipe, crafted with fresh ingredients that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 535 kcal

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon chili paste
  • ¼ cup vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar

Batter

To fry

Instructions
 

  • To start this recipe, make the bang bang sauce by combining mayonnaise, chili paste, and agave nectar. Set it aside or store it in the refrigerator until later use.
    hand stirring orange sauce in glass bowl on marble counter
  • Next, prepare the batter by whisking together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in hot sauce and set it aside.
    glass bowl of water held above white bowl on marble table
  • In another bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar, and gradually pour it into the flour mixture until it forms a batter.
    whisk in white bowl of batter
  • To prepare the bang bang broccoli, chop it into bite-sized florets, pat it dry, and keep it aside.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet and create a dipping station with the broccoli, batter, and breadcrumbs.
    hand dredging broccoli in breadcrumbs
  • Dip the broccoli into the batter, coat it with breadcrumbs, and fry it in hot oil. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan and fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes until it turns crispy and golden.
    pink tongs turning broccoli in skillet of oil
  • Once done, remove the fried broccoli and drain it on paper towels. Serve it with bang bang sauce and chopped chives for garnish.
    fried broccoli covered in sauce on black plate

Video

Notes

  1. When dredging the broccoli, keep a wet hand and dry hand to help prevent mess.  Alternatively, you can pour the batter into a bag, toss all broccoli in, and shake it around until coated then pull one piece out a time to dredge in the breadcrumbs before frying. 
  2. Add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika to the breadcrumbs for additional flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 663mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 966IUVitamin C: 139mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 5mg
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