Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Autumn has officially hit the East coast. The leaves are changing, the cooler weather is back, and our days seem shorter.  Plus, the holiday season is right around the corner, and our local stores are pumpkin overload. As I may sound like I am complaining, it’s actually my favorite time of the year. The cinnamon aroma in the background, the crackling sound of wood burning from a fireplace keeping our rooms warm while we start to sip hot cocoa while either watching a Netflix tv show or reading a good novel. All of this sounds nice, right? If you disagree, well, maybe I can convince you with today’s appetizer.  It’s a traditional twist to your typical cauliflower, and it has pumpkin spice notes that are warming with each bite.

Cauliflower Wings with a pumpkin sauce

I’m excited to share this recipe with you on today’s #virtualpumpkinparty where more than 50+ bloggers from all around the world share mouth-watering pumpkin recipes on the internet. This is my first year joining this party, but I created two delicious pumpkin-based recipes last year, one sweet and one savory: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and Pumpkin Hummus!

Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings

While there are some really delicious recipes this year, I am most excited to try these pumpkin-filled recipes :

  1. Cake Over Steak’s Pumpkin Protein Waffles
  2. Well and Full’s Pumpkin Nachos
  3. Foolproof Living’s Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
  4. Brewing Happiness’ Fall Harvest Pumpkin-Carrot Blender Juice

To find out what everyone else has been making (from vegan to omnivore creations), head over to Sara’s page!

Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings
Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings

5 from 1 vote
These Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall! The perfect appetizer for a party, or dinner! 
Pumpkin BBQ Cauliflower Wings by @eatlovenamaste
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cauliflower head cut into bite-size florets
  • ½ cup chickpea flour
  • ¾ cup almond milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup bbq sauce or sub hot sauce
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin BBQ Glaze
  • ¼ cup butter vegan or sub regular unsalted
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree *
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • healthy pinch of salt and black pepper
To Serve:
  • green onions chopped
  • dill chopped
  • ranch dressing homemade or store-bought
  • celery
  • sweet peppers
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the batter by mixing the dry ingredients: chickpea flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. 
  • Add the wet ingredients to the bowl (BBQ sauce, almond milk, and lemon juice) and whisk until well combined.  NOTE: The batter should be pourable, but not runny. 
  • Once the oven is preheated, add the cauliflower to the batter to coat evenly. Shake off the excess mixture and place the coated cauliflower on the lined baking sheet; leaving each piece about 1 inch apart. 
  • Bake for 25 minutes, flipping half-way. In the meantime, prepare the sauce by adding the pumpkin BBQ sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • To make the Pumpkin BBQ Glaze, add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil. 
  • Turn down the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking consistently.
  • Turn the heat and continue to whisk until it resembles a glaze-consistency.  If the batter gets too thick, add 1 tbsp of water and whisk to combine. 
  • Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss in the glaze 1-2 pieces at a time. Shake off excess, and place back on the baking sheet to bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until browned on the edges and caramelized.
  • Let the cauliflower wings cool slightly and then serve immediately with fresh chopped dill, green onions, celery, sweet peppers, and ranch dressing!
Notes
* Use canned pumpkin puree, or use homemade pumpkin puree. 
Best when fresh; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes before serving.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: New American-Inspired
Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition Facts
Serving1gCalories241.51kcalCarbohydrates28.16gProtein4.37gFat13.3gSaturated Fat7.18gPolyunsaturated Fat1.33gMonounsaturated Fat3.84gCholesterol28.8mgSodium577.77mgPotassium258.09mgFiber3.14gSugar17.14gVitamin A3059.6IUVitamin C4.23mgCalcium83.24mgIron1.51mg
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