Buffalo “Chicken”-Vegetarian Style

  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • For serving: Bleu cheese dressing, celery, etc.

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, flour, and garlic salt, whisking until mostly smooth (it’s ok if there are a few lumps left).

Step 3

Very gently (cauliflower can be pretty delicate), place the cauliflower in the bowl and lightly toss to completely coat with the buttermilk mixture.

Step 4

Place the cauliflower in a shallow baking dish and bake for about 15-18 minutes or so (watch it, it may start to brown up quickly on you.)

Step 5

Meanwhile, combine the buffalo sauce and the melted butter in a small bowl.

Step 6

Carefully remove the hot cauliflower from the oven and pour the buffalo sauce mixture over it, stirring gently to coat it as best you can.

Step 7

Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for another 5-8 minutes or so. Let cool slightly and serve immediately.