Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Bites
Crispy, smoky Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Bites baked to perfection with tangy sauce and attitude. Plant-based snacking never tasted this bold.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower head chopped into florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plant milk unsweetened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce use vegan-friendly
- Optional: chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, coating it completely.
- Arrange battered florets on the sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Remove from oven, toss in BBQ sauce, and return to bake another 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if you're feeling extra.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Vitamin K: 25%
- Folate: 15%
- Potassium: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a splash of hot sauce to the BBQ for extra heat and drama.
- Want crunchier bites? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Use almond or soy milk for a richer batter.
- Serve with vegan ranch or a creamy dip for the full snack fantasy.
- Make double. Trust me, these disappear fast.