Spicy Baked Cauliflower Bites with Celery Ranch

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 Tbsp hot sauce
• 1 Tbsp evoo
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne/ red chili powder
• 1.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp onion powder
• 1.5 to 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned, preferably full fat)
• 1/4 cup water
• 3.5 to 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup ground cashew
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp flour or 1 Tbsp arrowroot starch
• 2/3 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (can be omitted)
• a very generous dash of black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 roasted garlic cloves)
• 1 to 2 tsp ranch seasoning (Or use equal amounts of dried parsley, dill, thyme, garlic powder and onion powder.)
• 1 to 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 to 1 tsp celery seeds ((omit to make plain ranch, add some fresh dill for plain ranch))

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix everything except cauliflower for the batter. if the batter is too thin, add more flour or starch.

2. 2

   In another shallow bowl, mix everything under breadcrumb coating.

3. 3

   Dip cauliflower in the batter, then coat in breadcrumbs and place on parchment lined sheet.(use gloves or a fork. the batter is spicy)

4. 4

   Drizzle any remaining batter on the cauliflower. Spray oil.

5. 5

   Bake at pre-heated 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 25 minutes or until a toothpick goes through the cauliflower easily. Serve warm with dip.

6. 6

   Blend everything except celery seeds. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add celery seeds and blend for a few seconds. Chill and serve.