Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are perfect for game time! This crowd pleasing vegan recipe is a twist on traditional buffalo wings, made without the chicken. The flavorful sauce makes for a delicious recipe that everyone can enjoy – omnivores, those who are gluten free or dairy free.

This recipe comes to us from Joyce Vandenberg Porter of Good Mother Diet.

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Ingredients:

• 1 large head cauliflower (4-5 cups)
• 1 cup plant-based milk or water
• 3/4 cup gluten-free flour/breadcrumbs (or almond meal, GF panko)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Cooking oil spray (optional)
• 1 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/2 cup plant-based ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
• 1-2 cups carrot and celery sticks (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Remove core and cut cauliflower into florets. Cut the larger ones in half.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together flour/bread mixture, garlic and onion powders, pepper and salt.

4. Add milk and stir until smooth. If it feels too thick (and its not sticking to the cauliflower), add more milk or water. Heavier flour mixtures may need more liquid.

5. Using a fork, dip the cauliflower florets into the batter to fully coat and place on the baking sheet. Don’t crowd them, or they will stick together.

6. Spray with cooking oil (optional). Bake for 25 minutes. While the cauliflower are baking, prepare the veggies and dips (optional).

7. Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Using a fork (since they’re hot), dip each floret into the buffalo sauce on each cauliflower bite and place back on the baking sheet.

8. Bake for another 10- 20 minutes. You can broil for a few minutes for a golden color but don’t take your eyes off of them. They should be tender but not soft.

9. Serve with your chosen veggies, dressing and some extra buffalo sauce. Enjoy!