Spicy Cauliflower Cheese Bites with Tahini Ranch
Better than chicken wings, and with a healthier ranch, the perfect little bites!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (I like Franks)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less to your taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar
Tahini Ranch
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2. On a baking sheet, toss together the cauliflower, olive oil, hot sauce, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the parmesan and toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes. Remove and add the cheddar. Return to the oven and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, until the cauliflower is golden and the cheese begins to crisp.3. Meanwhile, make the ranch. Combine all ingredients in bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and whisk with a fork to combine, adding water if needed to thin. Taste and adjust seasonings. 4. Serve the warm cauliflower bites with the tahini ranch. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 25.1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 0.8mg