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Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

  • Author: Misfits Market

Description

If you can’t handle the spice, swap in mild BBQ sauce instead! And don’t forget the classic wing sides like blue cheese and ranch dressings for dipping carrot and celery sticks.


Ingredients

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  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets (reserve interior stalk for another use like a stir-fry)
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil, like canola or grapeseed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant-based milk of choice)
  • 1 cup chickpea crumbs (or bread crumb of choice)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce (or other sauce of choice, like BBQ)
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets in cooking oil.
  3. In a small, separate bowl, combine garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and flour. Sprinkle over the oil-coated florets and toss until distributed.
  4. Prepare a small bowl of almond milk and a separate bowl with bread crumbs. Dunk the coated florets into the almond milk, then into the crumbs. Transfer florets to the baking sheet. Repeat until all florets are covered.
  5. Lightly coat the pieces with cooking spray and bake for 25-30 minutes. In the meantime, prepare a bowl of buffalo sauce (or sauce of choice) mixed with the melted vegan butter.
  6. Remove the tray from the oven, then carefully take the cauliflower and dunk into the buffalo sauce mixture. Repeat until every piece is coated. Return tray to oven to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  7. Increase heat to broil and carefully watch for 5 minutes to ensure florets do not burn.
  8. When ready, transfer to serving tray along with additional dip(s), carrot, and celery sticks. Serve, share, and enjoy!