Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps
by Amanda Keefer
Buffalo chicken goes plant-based with these tasty buffalo cauliflower lettuce wraps. All your favorite buffalo wing flavors – buffalo sauce, celery, carrots and blue cheese – get wrapped up for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Buffalo cauliflower became an overnight sensation several years ago as people were turning to cauliflower as a low-carb replacement for everything from rice to pizza crust. When done right, buffalo cauliflower is so delicious and hard to stop eating.
I prefer to roast my cauliflower over steaming it. You can a tender inside with a slightly crispier outside, much like chicken wings.
After the florets cook for 15-20 minutes (when they reach your desired texture), remove from oven, toss in buffalo sauce and baked an additional 5 minutes to help the cauliflower soak up all that saucy goodness. Hello perfect Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps!
Lettuce wraps are a great vehicle to getting all your tasty buffalo wing favorites into one bite. I love a combo of celery, carrots and blue cheese crumbles, but whatever your favorite wing accompaniments are work well too.
For more buffalo recipes, check out these ideas:
Commonly Asked Questions About These Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps
Q: How do you make Buffalo Cauliflower for the lettuce wraps?
A: Toss cauliflower florets with oil, then roast in a 450°F oven for 15-20 minutes. Drizzle with buffalo sauce and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Q: What toppings are suggested for Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps?
A: We recommend you fill lettuce cups with the roasted buffalo cauliflower, then top with carrots, celery, and blue cheese crumbles.
You can add alternate toppings if you would prefer though. Customize them to your own liking.
Q: How spicy are these Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps?
A: The heat level depends on the buffalo sauce you use. Choose a mild sauce for less heat, or a hotter sauce if you prefer more spice.
Q: Can I make the Buffalo Cauliflower ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can roast the cauliflower and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before assembling the lettuce wraps.
However, the buffalo cauliflower does taste best when it’s made fresh for this recipe. Enough talk though. Let’s make these yummy buffalo cauliflower lettuce wraps!
Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cauliflower florets
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Toss cauliflower in oil. Spread evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, flipping midway, until tender.
- Drizzle buffalo sauce onto cauliflower and toss to coat well. Return pan to oven and bake additional 5 minutes.
- Fill lettuce cups with buffalo cauliflower and top with carrots, celery and blue cheese.
