Description
Spicy buffalo ranch cauliflower and broccoli combine crispy vegetables with zesty flavors that dance across your palate. Quick and easy comfort food delivers a protein-packed punch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
main vegetables:
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 head broccoli
buffalo ranch coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
optional toppings:
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting surface.
- Thoroughly wash cauliflower and broccoli, then chop into bite-sized florets ensuring uniform sizing for even cooking.
- Create the buffalo ranch coating by whisking flour, eggs, milk, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Dip each vegetable floret completely into the coating mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Arrange coated florets in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure crispy edges and proper roasting.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Remove from oven when edges are golden brown and vegetables are tender with a slight crunch.
- Transfer roasted florets to a serving platter and immediately garnish with blue cheese crumbles, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot as a spicy, vegetable-based appetizer or side dish with additional ranch or buffalo sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity for mild or extra spicy preferences.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version of the coating.
- Ensure florets are similar sizes to guarantee uniform cooking and crispy textures throughout.
- Pat vegetables completely dry before coating to help batter adhere better and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg