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February 5, 2016

Sriracha Buffalo Cauliflower With Avocado Ranch

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This sriracha buffalo cauliflower with avocado ranch recipe is a delicious alternative to buffalo wings and it’s nutritious at the same time! Free of gluten and dairy, also vegan and paleo friendly!

Sriracha Buffalo Cauliflower With Avocado Ranch | Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan Friendly
Buffalo wings are a favorite snack amongst the boys in my family. Whether it’s movie night or game day on Sunday, I can almost guarantee you that one of the requested snacks will be buffalo wings. My daughter and I don’t really care for them, which I’m sure makes my husband and son happy because it means there will be more for them. However, I don’t really like to buy them too often because they are usually breaded, fried, and not really nutritious. 

Foods like that are okay on occasion, but I wanted to come up with a healthier alternative that was just as tasty as their beloved chicken wings yet equally as wholesome. Boy, did we find a winner with this recipe! 

Sriracha Buffalo Cauliflower With Avocado Ranch | Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan Friendly
Sriracha Buffalo Cauliflower With Avocado Ranch | Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan Friendly
Cauliflower is a perfect choice because it is such a versatile vegetable. I’ve used it in stews, mashed potatoes, pasta sauce, and love it roasted as well. I knew buffalo roasted cauliflower would be delicious. I used sriracha for the hot sauce, since I prefer the flavor, but feel free to use your favorite hot sauce instead.

For the dipping sauce, my son’s favorite flavor for buffalo wings is ranch. I have a dairy-free, vegan friendly ranch dressing HERE and I gave it a twist by blending it with avocado and some lime juice. It’s a nice refreshing contrast to the spicy cauliflower and just plain delicious. I mean, it’s a yummy combo of ranch and guacamole, and who doesn’t like ranch or guacamole?!?

Sriracha Buffalo Cauliflower With Avocado Ranch | Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan Friendly
This snack is healthy, delicious, has a spicy kick, and is fairly quick to make! It’s allergy friendly and makes the perfect finger food for any occasion. My son has already asked me to make this on his birthday, which is HUGE! I hope you give it a try! 

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Sriracha Buffalo Cauliflower With Avocado Ranch


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 30 mins
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This delicious alternative to buffalo wings is equally as delicious and nutritious at the same time! Free of gluten and dairy, also vegan and paleo friendly!


Ingredients

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Roasted Cauliflower:

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, middle stem removed and cut into florets
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Buffalo Sauce: (double sauce for extra saucy “wings”)

  • 6–8 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce, depending on how spicy you like it. (Use paleo friendly srirachaone !important; margin:0px !important;” />, if needed.)
  • 2–4 tablespoons melted regular or dairy-free butter, or avocado oil (to taste)
  • 1.5 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar

Avocado Ranch:

  • 2/3 cup homemade Dairy-Free Ranch or favorite store-bought ranch dressing
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • juice of 1/2–1 whole lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro leaves
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF.
  2. Stir together sriracha sauce, melted butter/oil, and vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Place cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle cauliflower with 2/3 of the sauce and toss to combine.
  4. Place pan into the oven and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping cauliflower mid-way through.
  5. Drizzle with remaining sauce continue to bake for another 5–10 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. For more crispy cauliflower, broil for the last 1-3 minutes, just to lightly brown the top. Watch carefully so that it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and flip cauliflower to coat in the sauce from the pan. Serve hot with avocado ranch.

To Make Avocado Ranch:

  1. Into a food processor, combine ranch dressing, avocado, juice of half a lime, and either parsley or cilantro. Blend together until smooth, scraping down the sides if necessary. Taste and add other half of lime juice, salt and pepper, if needed. Blend until thoroughly combined. Chill until ready to use.
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Appetizer, snack, vegan, dairy free, gluten free

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  1. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 13, 2016 at 4:19 am

    I love Cauliflower and these look heavenly, Joscelyn. And love that genius idea of making Avocado ranch. Fantastic share my friend.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 13, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thanks, Anu! The cauliflower and avocado ranch ended up being a big hit with my husband and kids. Thank you for your kind words, friend!

      Reply
  2. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    I’m usually not into cauliflowers, but you had me drooling at yours. They look amazing, especially with the avocado ranch!

    Reply
  3. kushi says

    February 9, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    Beautiful color. Amazingly delicious and irresistible combo 🙂 WOW!

    Reply
  4. janella says

    February 9, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    this has my mouth watering like crazy. I need to make these!

    Reply
  5. Stacey says

    February 9, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    This is the ONLY way I can get Travis to eat cauliflower– he loves it! Just like your boys, he always asks for wings but I don’t like them so I barely ever make them.
    I need to try this avocado ranch sauce, doesn’t dipping sauce make everything taste 100x better?! I love that you used an avocado for the sauce, I bet it’s extra creamy!
    Secretly healthy dipping sauce…yes, please!!!

    Reply
  6. Summer says

    February 9, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    This looks mouthwatering ♥

    summerdaisy.net

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks, Summer! I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    February 9, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I love cauliflower anyway, but you have made them even more desirable! YUM!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you, Marsha! I always appreciate your encouragement!

      Reply
  8. Leah Herring says

    February 8, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    I love anything buffalo, I need to try these. Your pictures are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Aw, thanks for your encouragement, Leah! I hope you get a chance to try this recipe. Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  9. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    February 8, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    These look absolutely amazing. Making these ASAP with the fiance…what a yummy alternative to wings! Wish I had seen this yesterday for Super bowl festivities…

    Coming Up Roses

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Hi, Erica. Thank you for your encouraging words! I hope you enjoy this as much as we have 🙂

      Reply
  10. Ashleigh says

    February 8, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    These cauliflower look so good and the avocado ranch… wow! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe! I look forward to trying it soon!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you for your kind comments, Ashleigh! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  11. Amanda Shuman says

    February 8, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Oh my goodness. My husband will love this! Such a fun, healthy alternative.
    – Amanda Shuman | http://www.carrylovedesigns.com/blog

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Hi, Amanda! My husband really loved this fun, healthy twist to buffalo wings. It was such a simple snack. I hope you all enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  12. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

    February 8, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Wow this looks sooo good!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      Hi Sam. Thank you for your encouragement here. I hope you get a chance to try them!

      Reply
  13. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    February 8, 2016 at 10:02 am

    These look absolutely amazing!! I love buffalo anything,.. but that avocado ranch looks fantastic!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you, Liz! The avocado ranch was a nice complement to the buffalo cauliflower. It was a big hit!

      Reply
  14. Karin Rambo says

    February 8, 2016 at 9:59 am

    These look soo good! I’ve been wanting to try cauliflower more because I have been loving cauliflower rice. I’ll have to try this out!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks, Karin! We love cauliflower as well. It made for a great, healthy snack. Thank you for your kind comments!

      Reply
  15. Sara says

    February 8, 2016 at 9:58 am

    These look delicious. I always love a twist to making veggies.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Thank you, Sara. It was a nice twist. I hope you have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  16. Marette says

    February 8, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I’m pinning this so I can make it. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks, Marrette! I appreciate you pinning this. It was so delicious! Have a great week!

      Reply
  17. Raj says

    February 6, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Wow cauliflower and buffalo sauce!? How amazing is that! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      I know right? It was a great combo. I hope you get a chance to try it out!

      Reply
  18. Mary says

    February 6, 2016 at 11:54 am

    I love this idea!!! We’re HUGE buffalo flavored everything around here, and my boys aren’t the biggest fans of straight up cauliflower. I’m pinning this to try with them. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 6, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you, Mary! I hope you enjoy this as much as we have! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  19. Lisa Rivas says

    February 6, 2016 at 8:31 am

    This seems delicious! Going to try it – thank you. You are a find!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 6, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you, Lisa. It was really yummy, even my meat eating family loved it 🙂 I’m so happy we had the chance to meet and I hope you continue to find recipes you like. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

      Reply
  20. Asha says

    February 5, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    This sounds and looks so yummy Joselyn. We love cauliflower and this is a fun and nice option for us. Great one with the dip.
    xx

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 6, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you, Asha. Roasted cauliflower is the yummiest and we love it with this spicy kick. The dip is a nice complement too 🙂 I hope your family has a fun super bowl weekend. Thanks for stopping by, sweet friend!

      Reply
  21. Minna says

    February 5, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    yummy! i love buffalo flavor but i rarely eat them now because chicken wings are a rare thing for me to eat, but this sounds amazing! good timing for superbowl sunday fans 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      February 6, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks, Minna! I’m learning to love really spicy flavors, especially since my family loves it. I’m okay as long as I have a big glass of water nearby 🙂 These were good because the avocado ranch tamed the heat a little. Excited for Super Bowl!

      Reply

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