Cajun cauliflower poppers ready in under 30 minutes with less than 10 ingredients for the perfect plant-based game time or anytime appetizer.

Friendsssss!

Happy Super Bowl weekend.

I initially intended to share a hearty tempeh-based chili with you for the occasion, but I received so many requests for Cajun Cauliflower Poppers on Instagram that I knew I had to document them before the big game.

This easy plant-based, gluten free appetizer comes together quickly in under 30 minutes with a cajun spice mixture that’s on fire!

Let’s make that cauli POP.

Who are you guys rooting for tomorrow?

To be honest, I’m not really a big football fan, so Dan picks up the slack on my game-time enthusiasm.

Him and his family are big-time Patriots fans (I guess I am by marriage??) so we’re having ourselves a little watch-party tomorrow.

I’m not sure how much watching I will do, but I’m OK with doing some snacking!

You probably already knew this but I’m also not a bar-food fan.

When I went out with my college buddies in my pre-plant-based days, I ordered a platter of wings, devoured the mediocre celery and carrots that came beside it, then generously offer up my wings to the table.

People rejoiced.

And I wanted more veggies.

Cauliflower Is My Hero

Veggies like cauliflower!

Cauliflower truly is the ultimate superhero vegetable in the Flora & Vino kitchen.

I love how its mild taste absorbs flavors like a sponge.

In this case, it takes on some cajun flair to become the perfect plant-based party favor!

What They Taste Like

These Cajun Cauliflower Poppers are hot and spicy, with a crispy golden brown exterior and a tender interior.

What was the marketing scheme behind Lays Potato Chips?

Betcha can’t eat just one?

Well, move over Lays, because these crispy poppers are irresistible AND good for you, too!

How to Make Them

These Cajun Cauli Poppers start with an easy cauliflower floret base, layered thick with a home-mixed spice mixture and fresh herbs for serving.

That’s it!

I added a bit of avocado oil to my poppers to soften them while baking, but if you’re oil-free, you can omit this step.

If I could have had a platter of these back in college, I would have offered up the sad aged celery and carrot strips for some other poor schmuck.

How to Serve Your Cajun Cauliflower Poppers

Enjoy these Cajun Cauliflower as a quick plant-based appetizer, snack, or side.

I love to dip mine in a swirl of plain unsweetened almond milk yogurt.

The creaminess pair so well with the heat of the spice mixture!

You can also eat them solo, dipped in your favorite dressing, hummus, or with guacamole.

They’re also pretty hard to resist straight from the pan, so some advice; bowl them and serve quickly!

Share Your Cajun Cauliflower Poppers

This dish is perfect for sharing!

I love it as a fun veg-centric party favor for a group.

If you have a large crowd coming over, try doubling or tripling the recipe and serve them on a large platter or bowls with dip options!

Stab and enjoy them with a fork or encourage people to get crazy and use their hands.

Just don’t let them touch anything you don’t want think would look good orange!

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XO Lauren