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Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower

[heart_this] · Jan 25, 2013 · 41 Comments

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower done buffalo wing style in a spicy hot sauce!

If you are a fan of buffalo chicken wings and you like cauliflower then you just have to try this buffalo roasted cauliflower! Roasted cauliflower has to be one of the most addictive healthy snacks around and it only gets better when coated in buffalo hot sauce! This spicy treat would be a perfect option for a lighter and healthier snack for your party for the big game! Not only does it taste great but it is as easy to make as roasting the cauliflower and tossing it in the buffalo hot sauce so you can be licking your fingers clean in as little as 30 minutes! Just like buffalo chicken wing, this buffalo roasted cauliflower goes great with a tangy blue cheese sauce for dipping and some crunchy celery sticks to help tame the heat!

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower
Serve with toothpicks to avoid messy fingers.

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower
Finger licking good!

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Roasted cauliflower done buffalo wing style in a spicy hot sauce!

ingredients
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as franks red hot)
  • blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping (optional)
directions
  1. Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Toss cauliflower in the hot sauce and enjoy warm with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping and celery sticks on the side.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 48, Fat 4g (Saturated 0.3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 0, Sodium 400mg, Carbs 4g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g), Protein 1g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Rodney says

    January 25, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    I think you're getting carried away with this whole "buffalo" thing. But I do like cauliflower and this does sound intriguing. Hmm, guess I'll try it. Thx

    Reply
  2. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    January 26, 2013 at 12:00 am

    A great idea! A wonderful way of preparing this delicious vegetable.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    January 26, 2013 at 12:12 am

    I saw this on the Rachael Ray show the other day! Great idea. Think I will try soon.

    Reply
  4. Mike says

    January 26, 2013 at 12:32 am

    Carried away? Nah, I don't think so. Carry on!

    I've subscribed to your blog for quite some time. I have subscriptions to at least a hundred other recipe sites and I am constantly adding more and/or deleting them (for various reasons but mostly because of inserting politics into a post. I don't want recipes to call for anything but conservative/liberal addition of ingredients.) but this one is a keeper!

    Reply
  5. Dana says

    January 26, 2013 at 12:44 am

    YUMMMMM Droooooling over that pic. must-make-asap

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    January 26, 2013 at 12:47 am

    I made this and it was OK. I thought the hot sauce was overwhelming for the mild tasting cauliflower. Personally, I like it mashed (like poatatoes)with chives and tarragon.
    It was a pretty dish and different, and probably something most would find tasty.

    Reply
  7. Moira says

    January 26, 2013 at 2:59 am

    I found another recipe for cauliflower marinated in yogurt and curry spices for at least 3 hours, then roasted. It was supreme.

    Reply
  8. Shelley says

    January 26, 2013 at 3:29 am

    I made this about a week ago and everyone gobbled it up!

    Reply
  9. Joanne says

    January 26, 2013 at 11:35 am

    I choose this over buffalo chicken any day!

    Reply
  10. almostveg says

    January 26, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    This is perfect for the vegetarians at Superbowl.

    Reply
  11. Lora says

    January 26, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Wow. this is such a great idea for an appetizer idea to serve for vegetarian guests. Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Bev Weidner (Bev Cooks) says

    January 26, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    This is GORGEOUS. I just made some thing very similar, but I want 14 platters of yours.

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    January 27, 2013 at 12:29 am

    I love spicy food and I'm always looking for new ways to use cauliflower. Cool idea!

    Reply
  14. Donna Gonzales-Vera says

    January 27, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    You are so creative. I think this is a great idea. Thank you

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    January 27, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    I made this to go with spicy pork. The pork is gobbled up every time I make it and no left overs. I put the pork down and then set the cauliflower next to it. Everyone of them passed the pork up for the cauliflower! I have left overs of pork and just sent someone to the store for more cauliflower. yum THANK YOU

    Reply
  16. Elizabeth says

    January 27, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Whoa. Now there's a good idea. I'm already a cauliflower fan, but this could convert anyone.

    Reply
  17. Rhea says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:37 am

    I made this tonight and it was delicious! I think I could eat the whole head all by myself. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. ROR says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    hahaha this is brilliant!! well done Kev 🙂

    Reply
  19. Christeen says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Your photos look wonderful – so does the food. What a great idea for cauliflower; I'm going to make this. Thanks!
    Cheers,
    Christeen from Buffalo

    Reply
  20. Meg says

    February 2, 2013 at 1:51 am

    Wow so many dips all at one place. Party Heaven. My fav is cauliflower.

    Check us out at http://goodeatstostyle.blogspot.com/

    We write about healthy food recipes, fitness and style. Love to hear from you

    Reply
  21. Danae says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:37 am

    Kevin you are a ROCKSTAR! I would have never thought of this but it was soooo good! I didn't do any dipping, but tossed it with the sauce and sprinkled the healthy, low-cal cauliflower with blue cheese. AMAZING!!!

    Reply
  22. Jenn Miguez says

    April 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    I love this stuff. Sooo yummy. =)

    Reply
  23. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    May 9, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Adding this to the recipe list when we start to harvest our cauliflower, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    June 29, 2013 at 1:37 am

    Made this recipe tonight in an attempt to get the kids to eat more veggies, and they loved it! The husband also liked it. Ill be making these regularly.

    Reply
  25. AuntieBetty says

    September 3, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Kevin, you never cease to amaze me! Thanks for vast collection of 'buffalo' recipes (not to mention ALL the others) you've shared with us. Keep up the little kitchen cooking!!

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    I've made and this and it is phenomenal. Big fan of cauliflower anyway, but always looking for new ways to prepare. My kids LOVED it!

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    December 31, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    What a great healthy alternative for super bowl snacking!

    Reply
  28. Anonymous says

    March 5, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Love Love Love this! So does my entire staff!

    Reply
  29. Vicker says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    This is fabulous – making again tonight, luv it!

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    September 12, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Made this a couple of weekends ago when I was craving buffalo wings but had no chicken. It was FANTASTIC!

    Reply
  31. Angela Green Rice says

    January 6, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    Just made this recipe – it is awesome!!!

    Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    March 6, 2015 at 3:25 am

    Buffalo is a city, not an animal…so when you refer to Buffalo chicken or Buffalo cauliflower, you should capitalize it. Think Chicago pizza! And, all Buffalo-style food is always eaten with blue cheese. Ranch is NEVER used in Buffalo…ever!

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  33. Megs says

    January 24, 2018 at 1:22 am

    Hi from Australia Kevin!
    When you list 'hot sauce' what type of sauce are you referring to please?
    If you could maybe tell me what brand/type you use, I can look it up and see if we have an alternative here in Oz.
    I'd hate to cook this only to mess it up by using the wrong sauce!
    Many thanks,
    Megs.
    P.S… Love your recipes! I have several of them on high rotation!

    Reply
  34. kevin says

    January 24, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Megs: I'm glad you have been enjoying my recipes! I usually go with franks red hot with this recipe!

    Reply
  35. Wendynail says

    December 19, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    Can you use frozen cauliflower for recipe?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      December 19, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      You should be able to.

      Reply
  36. Judy says

    February 1, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    Cannot get blue cheese or ranch dressing here.
    Do you have any.suggestions? Besides moving to America. Joke!!!

    Reply
  37. Judy says

    February 3, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    Could you please advise.

    Reply
    • kevin says

      February 4, 2019 at 11:52 am

      A blue cheese dressing is also really nice with this. (A creamy Caesar works as well.)

      Reply
      • Judy says

        February 6, 2019 at 9:06 am

        I don’t know how to make those dressings. Vould you help. I’m sorry to be such a pain in the a neck.

        Reply
        • kevin says

          February 7, 2019 at 9:21 am

          Here is my recipe for a blue cheese dressing: https://www.closetcooking.com/blue-cheese-dressing/

          Reply

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