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Cajun Cauliflower Bites

Appetizers· Sides & Snacks

13 Aug
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Step aside Buffalo Wings… there’s a new player taking the field this fall!

cajun cauliflower bites

Football… oh how I missed you! What you say?

Yep, I turned into a football fanย when I met Mr. CEO right before the Superbowl of 2009. Being that he is 100% devoted to his Chicago Bears, I naturally adapted and became a blue and orange fan myself.

I have to admit, I use the term fan pretty loosely. Let me define a little more what I mean by it. I am a football fan because I like:

1. That Iย get a free pass to create whatever recipes I want, whenever I want, for whomever I want every Sunday!

2. That when the BEARS lose (sorry Mr. CEO), we tend to get a lot of things done around the house! (He needs something to take his frustration out on).

3. Theย sense of bonding we have when we wake up early to get a workout in so we can get ready in our BEARS gear for #gameday.

Now, with less than 3 weeks until season starts, I thought it was about time I start tackling some Simple Swap #gamedayย apps. I love this recipe because it’s totally delicious and super nutritious! I mean if I’m being honest, I actually ate this entire recipe in one sitting. Sorry Mr. CEO, I may have fibbed when I said I dropped it on the floor :).

Plus, this is one of the easiest recipes to make! Just look: slice, dice, cook, coat, mix and bake… viola, you’re done!

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How do you celebrate #gameday? What’s your favorite snack? Challenge me… what can I Simple Swap for you!

5 from 2 votes
cajun cauliflower bites
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Cajun Cauliflower Bites
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Servings: 4
Author: Elizabeth Shaw
Ingredients
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1/3 cup Lousianna hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon melted light butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Dash salt black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425*F.
  2. Wash cauliflower and remove stems.
  3. Chop into florets.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place on a cookie sheet in oven for 10 minutes.
  5. While baking, mix all spices and hot sauce together. Add in butter.
  6. After 10 minutes, rotate and bake another 12 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and place in bowl.
  8. Cover with sauce. Coat thoroughly.
  9. Turn oven to broil setting.
  10. Place back on cookie sheet and broil for 5-8 minutes (slightly charred).
  11. Remove, cool and serve with a side of Ranch Dip!
  12. (I used a Greek yogurt base with 1/2 teaspoon dry ranch powder-yum!)

 

23 Comments

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    August 14, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Looks delicious! Gonna try tonight!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 14, 2015 at 4:20 PM

      Yay! Let me know how you like them ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Rachel @ athletic avocado says

    August 14, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Yum these look like the perfect appetizer or healthy snack! Pinning ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 14, 2015 at 4:20 PM

      Thanks Rachel! I hope you enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    August 14, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Yes! These would be perfect for a game-day!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 14, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks Rebecca! Maybe with a fresh hummus too!

      Reply
  4. Melanie says

    August 14, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    This looks so good, and I’m definitely going to be trying them out for our football games this fall! We’re big college football fans here (although I think I’m a fan about the same way you are ๐Ÿ˜‰ ).

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 14, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      ๐Ÿ™‚ That’s the best kinda fan to be!

      Reply
  5. crissy dean says

    August 15, 2015 at 1:41 PM


    Yum! I hardly ever eat cauliflower but this is a unique way to try them. Thanks for sharing such a lovely recipe!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 15, 2015 at 1:50 PM

      AW, thanks Crissy! I hope you enjoy- cauliflower for the #win!

      Reply
  6. Gail @ Rese Activewear says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Never, ever would have thought this up and it looks delicious. Great idea and I love recipes that are absolutely unique. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 19, 2015 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    These look great! What a fun healthier sub for BBQ wings!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 19, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      Thanks Jessica! I know there’s a ton of cauli bites out there, but when I recognized I didn’t have wing sauce the next best thing entered my mind… cajun! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. GiGi Eats says

    August 20, 2015 at 11:09 AM


    THIS recipe has my name written all over it!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 20, 2015 at 4:45 PM

      ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      August 20, 2015 at 4:47 PM

      Yay! I hope you enjoy it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Beth Santisteban says

    September 10, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Gonna try this one for sure. We eat cauliflower mashed “potatoes” all the time so we always have it in the fridge. Sounds a lot better for us than our beloved hot wings too. *Winning!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Shaw says

      September 10, 2015 at 2:48 PM

      ๐Ÿ™‚ Everything in moderation, but I’m sure your family will love this!! Enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚ and Go Bears!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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