America's Test Kitchen Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Are you looking for a delicious vegan dish to add to your dinner rotation? Look no further than America’s Test Kitchen Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites! This spicy, savory dish is sure to become a family favorite and it’s super easy to make.

This dish is full of flavor and the perfect combination of spicy and savory. The vegan buffalo sauce gives the cauliflower a great kick and the crispy coating adds a nice crunch. The vegan ranch dressing is the perfect accompaniment and adds the perfect creamy finish.

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites:
- 2 heads of cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups vegan buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Vegan Ranch Dressing:
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup vegan sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.

3. Toss cauliflower florets into the flour mixture and mix until evenly coated.

4. Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

5. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

6. Once the cauliflower is finished baking, transfer to a large bowl and pour vegan buffalo sauce over the top. Toss to evenly coat the cauliflower.

7. Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

8. While the cauliflower is baking, make the vegan ranch dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and salt. Fold in the chopped chives.

9. Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites warm with the vegan ranch dressing.

Nutrition

One serving of America's Test Kitchen Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (without vegan ranch dressing) contains:

- Calories: 231
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Carbs: 36.3 g
- Protein: 11.1 g
- Sodium: 1424 mg
- Fiber: 2.6 g

This dish is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. It's perfect for those who are looking for plant-based meals that are packed with flavor and nutrition.

In just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious vegan dish on the table in no time. America's Test Kitchen Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are sure to become a family favorite. The combination of the spicy buffalo sauce and crispy coating is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Serve with the creamy vegan ranch dressing for the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy!

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