Whenever we hit summer, I think of barbecued food… something seemingly forbidden to vegans. But it doesn’t have to be! There are so many options for vegans to fulfill that sentimental craving for barbecue. These barbecue cauliflower bites are a healthy and delicious way to do just that.
I love cauliflower! It not only gives you that full feeling, but a healthy full feeling and can be substituted for many different foods. Not to mention, you get to use your favorite barbecue sauce! I personally like one with a kick.
But whether you choose a sweet, tangy, or spicy sauce, these bites are sure to be a hit for dinner or your next barbecue! I love pairing them with my Greek Potato Salad. The coolness of the cold potato salad contrasts well with the heat of the hot cauliflower bites and some ranch! Let me know how they turn out!
Barbecue Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients
- 1 head of medium cauliflower
- 1 cup unsweetened plain non-dairy milk
- 3/4 cup of flour (any kind)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce (or use a spicy barbecue sauce)
- Olive oil or non-stick spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut & break cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- Whisk flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne together.
- Mix in non-dairy milk until it forms a pancake-like batter.
- Spray a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Dip each cauliflower florets into batter until covered and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 min in the oven.
- Remove and place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl with barbecue and hot sauce, if using. Mix gently until all the cauliflower is coated.
- Place cauliflower back on the baking sheet and bake for 20 min more. The cauliflower should be starting to brown and be crispy.
- Enjoy with some vegan ranch and a side of my Greek Potato Salad!*
Notes
*If you have leftovers, heat them up in the oven at 400°F until hot and crispy.
