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Classic buffalo wings are super acidic as they’re fried in soybean oil, and the hot sauce is loaded with chemicals and sugar. However, as you know, I am all about smart swaps and additions because I never want you to live a life of deprivation.
Therefore, I created my own version of this timeless game-day snack. My healthy swap satisfies your sports-watching soul and is made with an alkaline hot sauce that you’ll want to use on everything.
Ingredients: (Serves 4)
Cauliflower Bites
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (Celtic Grey, Himalayan pink, or Redmond Real Salt), or to taste
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
Hot Sauce
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1 small garlic clove
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
- Pinch of sea salt (Celtic Grey, Himalayan pink, or Redmond Real Salt)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the avocado oil, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Toss the cauliflower florets in the mixture, thoroughly coating all the pieces.
- Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the cauliflower bakes, stir together all the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl, adding black pepper to taste.
- You can either toss the cauliflower florets in the hot sauce mixture and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until slightly browned or place the hot sauce on already-baked cauliflower bites and serve.
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Now, you can enjoy “guilty pleasure” snacks and meals—AND feel amazing afterward!
