Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

This could serve as a yummy side dish for a meal or appetizer.

Inspired by The Real Food Dieticians


Ingredients:

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, stems removed

  • 1/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce

  • 2 tbsp. ghee

  • 1 tbsp. coconut aminos

  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar

  • ½ tsp. garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

  • Ranch for dipping (see below)


Ranch Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp. dried parsley

  • ½ tsp. dried dill

  • ½ tsp. dried garlic powder

  • ½ tsp. dried onion powder

  • ½ tsp. dried chives (optional)

  • ¼ tsp. sea salt (add additional sea salt if desired)

  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper

  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.

  2. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  3. Store in a covered container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. Make buffalo sauce by placing small saucepan over medium heat and adding all ingredients except the ranch sauce. Once ghee is melted, whisk well to combine or transfer to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

  3. In a large bowl combine the cauliflower florets and 1/4-1/3 cup of the buffalo sauce. Toss to coat.

  4. Transfer cauliflower to the sheet pan and bake for 15-17 min tossing 1/2 through baking time.

  5. When done, remove from oven, transfer to serving dish and drizzle with remaining buffalo sauce. Top with green onions and/or parsley and serve with ranch for dipping.


Whole recipe serving breakdown:

1 servings protein
0 servings carb
2 servings fat 
4 servings veggies 

Nutrition, Vegetable, Side Dish, AppetizerAkeiko Dela Cruz