Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Buffalo Sauce and Avocado Dip

Ingredients

For the Cauliflower Bites:

• 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder




• 7 cups cauliflower florets (about 24 ounces)
• 3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Avocado Blue Cheese Dip:

• 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and diced
• 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove minced garlic



• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2-4 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (to taste)

Instructions

For the Cauliflower Bites:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours and garlic powder. Add 1 cup of water and stir until smooth.
3. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and toss to coat.
4. Spread the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, shaking off any excess batter.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

For the Buffalo Sauce:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the Buffalo sauce and butter over medium-low heat. Stir until the butter melts, then set aside.

To Assemble:

1. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and pour the Buffalo sauce over it. Toss to coat.
2. Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent the sauce from browning too much.

For the Avocado Blue Cheese Dip:

1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of blue cheese and stir to incorporate. Add more blue cheese to taste.

Tips

• To make ahead: The dip can be prepared 1 day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• The cauliflower texture is best the day it is made, but the flavor will still be good as leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.