Vegan Nashville Hot Cauliflower Bites

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cauliflower chopped into florets

Batter:

• 1/4 cup (31.25 g) flour (all purpose, or use rice flour for gluten-free)
• 1/3 cup (78.67 ml) non dairy milk such as almond or soy milk
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) onion powder
• 3 tbsp starch (cornstarch, arrowroot or potato starch works)
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) baking powder
• 1 tsp oil

Nashville style hot chicken sauce:

• 1 tbsp oil or melted vegan butter
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) cayenne , use 1/4 tsp for less heat/spice
• 1 tsp black pepper , use 1//2 tsp for less heat/spice
• 1 tsp sweet paprika , use more if omitting cayenne
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) poultry seasoning ( or use sage + onion powder)
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp water

Cooking Instructions

1. Chop the cauliflower and set it aside. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 425 deg F ( 220 C).
2. Make the batter by whisking all the ingredients. The batter will start to thicken after half a minute, so work quickly.
3. Add cauliflower florets and toss them well to coat evenly. It will take a minute for the thick batter to coat the florets properly. Some uncoated cauliflower edges are ok. Spread them on a parchment lined baking tray. Spray oil on top. (Sprinkle 2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs on the florets if you like them extra crisp).
4. Bake at 425 deg F for 25 mins (35 mins if serving the bites with hot sauce on the side).
5. In the meantime, make the Nashville hot sauce mixture by combining all the ingredients in a large bowl. Double this sauce for larger cauliflower.
6. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 mins. Add the baked cauliflower to the sauce bowl and gently toss to coat.
7. Drop back into the baking dish and bake for 15 mins or longer at 400 deg F.  Serve with cooling dips such as vegan ranch and some pickles.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 144 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 5 g
• Sodium: 544 mg
• Potassium: 513 mg
• Calcium: 84 mg
• Iron: 1.2 mg
• Vitamin A: 340 IU
• Vitamin C: 75 mg