Description
Whip up these zesty buffalo cauliflower bites in just 15 minutes! They’re a quick, spicy, and delicious vegetarian appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or dairy-free alternative (for serving, optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender-crisp and lightly browned.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, whisk together the buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup (if using) in a medium bowl.
- Once the cauliflower is done roasting, add it to the bowl with the buffalo sauce mixture. Toss gently to coat all the florets.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and roast for another 3-5 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Serve immediately, garnished with blue cheese and chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- If you don’t have buffalo hot sauce, you can mix hot sauce with melted butter to create a similar flavor.
- These bites are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg