Buffalo Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites Recipe
Buffalo Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites is an addictive vegetarian snack you won't be able to stop eating. A perfect treat for your Saturday night.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets About 3 cups
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 ounces Buffalo Wing Sauce About 1/3 cup
- 3 ounces Dry Bread Crumbs Plain or seasoned
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon Celery Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Crumbled Blue Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat toaster oven to 450°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with a silpat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and buffalo wing sauce. Add broccoli and cauliflower and stir until completely coated.
- In a shallow dish combine the bread crumbs, parsley and paprika.
- A few pieces at a time, shake excess sauce off florets and dredge in crumbs until coated. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly mist coated vegetables with cooking spray just before baking.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until florets are golden brown, crispy and can be pierced with a fork. Serve warm with yogurt blue cheese dip.
- To prepare dip whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, celery salt and pepper until combined. Stir in blue cheese crumbles.
Notes
- Convection Toaster Ovens: Reduce temperature to 425 and bake 12 to 16 minutes.
For spicier bites increase paprika to 1/4 teaspoon.