Description
Discover a vibrant explosion of flavor with these Buffalo Zucchini and Cauliflower Skewers, perfect for any gathering. These skewers deliver a healthy punch with every bite, making them a must-try for veggie lovers and meat-eaters alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or plant-based butter
- ½ cup Frank's RedHot Original hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping
- Celery sticks for garnish
- Carrot sticks for garnish
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash and pat dry your zucchini and cauliflower.
- Cut the zucchini into ½ to ¾-inch thick half-moon shapes or rounds.
- Break or cut the cauliflower into florets of a similar size, about 1 to 1.5 inches.
- In a large bowl, toss the zucchini and cauliflower with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder.
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (or plant-based butter) over low heat.
- Once melted, remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of your preferred hot sauce and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Whisk until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Alternately thread the seasoned zucchini and cauliflower pieces onto the soaked wooden or metal skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F or 190-200°C) and lightly oil the grill grates.
- Place the skewers directly on the preheated grates. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the skewers generously with about half of the prepared buffalo sauce.
- Once cooked, transfer the Buffalo Zucchini and Cauliflower Skewers to a serving platter.
- Drizzle with the remaining buffalo sauce, if desired, and serve immediately with a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing, and some fresh celery and carrot sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Ensure uniform vegetable size for even cooking. You can substitute zucchini with bell peppers or portobello mushrooms, and cauliflower with broccoli florets. Adjust the spice level of the buffalo sauce to your preference.