Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing

One of America’s favorite tailgating snacks has taken new, healthier form. This recipe is an alternative to classic chicken wings - still satisfying and hot! Try these guilt-free cauliflower bites as an appetizer or a side dish at your next gathering.

 

Servings: 4

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Fridge time: Overnight for the dressing

 

Buffalo Cauliflower Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbls. olive oil

1/2  tbls. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

2/3 cup of your favorite hot sauce

1 tbls. coconut oil (melted)

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Gently toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a sheet pan.
4. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
5. Mix hot sauce and coconut oil together and gently toss the partially-cooked cauliflower in the mix. 
6. Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet and continue cooking for five to seven minutes.
7. Serve immediately with Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing and celery sticks.  

 

Dressing Ingredients

8 oz. Greek plain low-fat yogurt

1 avocado

1 tsp. onion power

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbls. red wine vinegar

2 tbls. buttermilk

2 tbls. lemon (juice)

6 oz. blue cheese (crumbled)

Cayenne (dash)

Salt

Pepper

 

Instructions

1. Blend yogurt and avocado until smooth.
2. Mix in the remaining ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
3. Refrigerated dressing will keep for up to one week.

 

 

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Calories per serving: 112

 

Dressing

Calories per 2 oz. serving: 171