Cauliflower Popcorn is our family’s favorite popcorn topping on top of roasted cauliflower. It’s a delicious snack/appetizer that you won’t be able to stop eating.
I’ve officially turned cauliflower into popcorn—and I’m fully on board with it. While it doesn’t have the exact crunch of traditional popcorn, the flavor more than makes up for it. The seasoning tastes just like the spicy, buttery popcorn I always make, so calling it cauliflower popcorn feels completely fair to me.
What makes these little bites so good is the sauce. It’s buttery and spicy, thanks to a combo of sriracha and a vinegary hot sauce like Frank’s or Tapatio. A sprinkle of nutritional yeast adds a savory, cheese-like flavor, and the cauliflower is cut into perfect bite-sized niblets ideal for snacking. Whether I’m watching a movie, hosting friends, or just in the mood to munch, these cauliflower popcorn bites really hit the spot.
Favorite party appetizers
This faux popcorn is great to serve at a party. You may want to have some toothpicks beside them so people don’t end up with ‘popcorn fingers'.
Here are a few other great recipes that are party-approved:
- Bacon Guacamole with Roasted Garlic and Tomatoes
- Lazy Deviled Eggs
- Tzatziki Avocado Salmon Rolls
- Easy Marinated Olives
- Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Sweet Hoisin Meatballs
Cauliflower Popcorn Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
- ▢ ½ teaspoon EACH: sriracha and hot sauce (see notes)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon paprika and salt
- ▢ ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the cauliflower on a large baking sheet. 1 large head of cauliflower
- Melt the butter then stir in the sriracha, hot sauce, paprika, and salt. Pour this over the cauliflower and mix to coat. 2 tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon EACH: sriracha and hot sauce, ½ teaspoon paprika and salt
- Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat. Serve right away. ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
Notes
Nutrition
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Cauliflower Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon EACH: sriracha and hot sauce , see notes
- ½ teaspoon paprika and salt
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the cauliflower on a large baking sheet. 1 large head of cauliflower
- Melt the butter then stir in the sriracha, hot sauce, paprika, and salt. Pour this over the cauliflower and mix to coat. 2 tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon EACH: sriracha and hot sauce, ½ teaspoon paprika and salt
- Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat. Serve right away. ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
Notes
https://www.theendlessmeal.com/sriracha-cauliflower-popcorn/
