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Buffalo Cauliflower

Buffalo Cauliflower

This Buffalo Cauliflower recipe is spicy, crisp, and tender, making it an irresistible vegetarian side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 10 twists freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Frank's red hot sauce to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Ranch dressing or blue cheese dip Optional for serving
  • carrot and celery sticks Optional for serving
  • strips of bell pepper Optional for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the lower third of the oven. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the cauliflower into large florets, about 2 to 3 inches in size. In a medium mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower with the cornstarch, garlic powder and pepper. Then drizzle in the olive oil and toss until lightly and evenly coated.
  • Arrange the florets evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Set the used bowl aside, but keep it nearby.
  • Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes on the lower rack, then gently toss. Return the pan to the lower rack and bake until the cauliflower is tender and golden, about 10 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in your reserved bowl, combine the hot sauce and melted butter. Whisk to combine. Taste, and stir in another tablespoon of hot sauce if desired. Once the cauliflower is golden, transfer it to the bowl and gently toss until well coated.
  • Arrange the cauliflower on the pan in a single layer once again. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the cauliflower is blistered in spots, about 10 more minutes. Serve as desired.

Notes

This recipe yields 4 generous side servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Buffalo Cauliflower, healthy, roasted, spicy, Vegetarian
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