Buffalo Cauliflower

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Buffalo Cauliflower
60 min.
2
622kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a tantalizing and crowd-pleasing side dish, look no further than our Buffalo Cauliflower recipe! This vegetarian and gluten-free delight is a perfect way to enjoy a classic flavor without the meat. With the rich and bold taste of buffalo sauce combined with the natural earthiness of cauliflower, it becomes a dish that everyone at the table will love.

Imagine tender cauliflower florets that are perfectly roasted to a golden brown, then sautéed in a luscious spicy buffalo sauce. Finished off with a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese, this dish not only pleases the palate but also offers a satisfying burst of flavors with every bite. At just 622 calories for two generous servings, it's a balanced indulgence that fits well into a healthy lifestyle.

This Buffalo Cauliflower is not only a fantastic side for your main meals but also makes for a great appetizer for parties or gatherings. It’s easy to prepare and can be made in advance—just roast your cauliflower earlier in the day, whip up your homemade buffalo sauce, and then sauté them together right before serving. Whether enjoyed at a casual dinner or a festive celebration, this dish is bound to impress and leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cheese blue crumbled to taste
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • head cauliflower 
  • 0.5 cup sauce of the chicken from the turbo broiler red such as frank's hot sauce
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup sriracha (Asian chile sauce)
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cut into small pieces (1 stick)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
  2. Cut the stalk end off the cauliflower so that the head sits flat and place it on a large baking sheet. Rub 2 tablespoons of the canola oil all over the cauliflower, season to taste with salt and pepper, and roast until the outside starts to brown, about 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer the cauliflower to a cutting board and let cool. Once the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, cut or break it into small florets. DO AHEAD: The cauliflower can be roasted, cooled, and cut into florets several hours in advance. Cover the florets and keep them in the refrigerator until ready to use. You may need to sauté them slightly longer if refrigerated.
  4. In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, bring the hot sauce and Sriracha to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer then slowly whisk in the butter until fully incorporated, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and let cool. DO AHEAD: The Buffalo sauce can be prepared, cooled, and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.
  6. In a large, deep sauté pan over moderate heat, warm the remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil.
  7. Add the cauliflower florets, season to taste with salt and pepper, and sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add enough Buffalo sauce to coat the cauliflower and continue sautéing until both the cauliflower and the sauce are hot, about 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer the cauliflower to a platter and garnish with the crumbled blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories622kcal
Protein4.36%
Fat86.08%
Carbs9.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.5
Glycemic Load
2.77
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.46391314009%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
1.03mg
Quercetin
1.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:621.74kcal
31.09%
Fat:62.06g
95.48%
Saturated Fat:31.24g
195.27%
Carbohydrates:15.52g
5.17%
Net Carbohydrates:9.56g
3.48%
Sugar:6.3g
7%
Cholesterol:124.64mg
41.55%
Sodium:3558.16mg
154.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.07g
14.14%
Vitamin C:183.46mg
222.37%
Vitamin K:60.2µg
57.34%
Folate:170.45µg
42.61%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.55%
Vitamin A:1542.63IU
30.85%
Potassium:969.93mg
27.71%
Vitamin E:4.08mg
27.19%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.52%
Fiber:5.96g
23.82%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.08%
Phosphorus:160.42mg
16.04%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.97%
Magnesium:48.24mg
12.06%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.29%
Calcium:100.59mg
10.06%
Iron:1.53mg
8.49%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.35%
Copper:0.14mg
7.04%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.58%
Vitamin D:0.87µg
5.79%
Selenium:2.8µg
4.01%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.32%
Source:Epicurious