Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Cashew Dill Dipping Sauce
Recipe Info
Author: Chef Jason Wrobel
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 teaspoon organic virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup gluten-free chickpea flour
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into medium-size florets
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, omit for younger kids)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons filtered water, plus more if needed to thin
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
- 4 stalks celery, cut into sticks, reserved for plating
- Cashew Dill Sauce:
- 1 1/4 cups raw cashews, soaked for 1 hour
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly oil a baking sheet with coconut oil.
- Whisk together the coconut milk and flour until well combined.
- Dunk the individual cauliflower florets into the flour mixture, transfer to the oiled baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Combine the apple cider vinegar, spices, olive oil, and maple syrup in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Whisk in the water and arrowroot powder. Simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes and then remove from the heat. Add additional water to thin as needed.
- Coat cauliflower florets with the sauce mixture and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender for 30 seconds until very smooth and creamy. If need be, scrape down the sides of the blender carafe with a spatula and blend again.
- Serve immediately with the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and garnish with fresh celery sticks.