By Madison Maxwell and Jennifer Dackor
This healthy twist on traditional buffalo wings will impress both carnivores and vegetarians at your next football viewing party. Roots Mango Sriracha hummus provides a delicious balance of sweet and spicy flavors while thickening the glaze and batter. This recipe serves two to four.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
Batter:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Roots Mango Sriracha Hummus
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour (use gluten-free baking flour to make these gluten-free)
- ½ tsp each of garlic powder and onion powder
- ½ tsp each of smoked paprika and chili powder
- Salt to taste
Mango Sriracha Glaze:
- 4 heaping tablespoons of Roots Mango Sriracha Hummus
- ¾ cup mango nectar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (we used Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 teaspoons honey
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Pull the cauliflower apart and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix water and hummus for the batter. Add to the dry batter ingredients. Stir with a whisk until smooth and thick. Add a little more flour if needed.
- Dip the cauliflower in the batter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Combine all glaze ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Adjust heat to medium low. Simmer while stirring with a whisk for 5 minutes or until glaze is smooth and thick. Add a little more hot sauce, if desired. Remove from heat.
- Remove cauliflower from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. Using a pastry or basting brush, coat each piece with glaze. Serve immediately.
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Roots hummus is handcrafted in small batches by chefs in Asheville’s River Arts District. Only the simplest, freshest, and purest ingredients are used to create both traditional hummus recipes and unique flavors such as Mango Sriracha, Thai Coconut Curry, and Lima Bean. Roots is often referred to as “The Microbrew of Hummus” because of the remarkable quality and artisanal nature of their products. Roots was founded on the philosophy that community health and sustainability begins with food. As part of their sustainable business model they recycle, compost, and provide all team members with a certified living wage. All Roots products are non-GMO verified, gluten-free, vegan, and free of preservatives. You can find Roots in markets throughout the Southeast including Harris Teeter, Whole Foods Market, Ingles, and Earth Fare.
