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Buffalo cauliflower with faux blue cheese dip is a migraine friendly vegetarian alternative to the traditional game day food. Fresh goat cheese provides a tangy, creamy flavor! #buffalocauliflower #vegetarian #migrainediet
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Buffalo Cauliflower with Faux Blue Cheese Dip

Spicy roasted cauliflower with a tangy dip that's made without blue cheese. Goat cheese and cottage cheese give this recipe a new twist!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

Buffalo Cauliflower

  • 16 oz fresh cauliflower florets * You can use between 1 to 1.5lbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • cup Frank's Original Hot Sauce * Peppers are fermented. Only use if you're ok with fermentation
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Faux Blue Cheese Dip

  • ½ cup Daisy cottage cheese, whipped in a food processor till smooth
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 oz fresh goat cheese (chevre)
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450. Toss cauliflower with olive oil and garlic powder. Bake for 15-20 minutes until brown/lightly charred. Remove from oven. 
  • Meanwhile make the dip by combining the whipped cottage cheese, goat cheese, vinegar, green onion, and milk all in the food processor. Pulse to combine, and then season to taste. 
  • Melt butter and combine with Frank's Red Hot sauce. Pour over the roasted cauliflower or if you like a more bold flavor, toss it all together. 

Nutrition

Serving: 5oz | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg