Looking for an indulgent snack for game day? Try this plant-based version of buffalo wings! Low in protein and slightly lower in sodium than traditional wings, we think you’ll love these crunchy little bites.
We love pairing the Buffalo cauliflower bites with our Yogurt Ranch Dip!
Top 3 Kidney Friendly Game Day Strategies
There are a lot of kidney friendly ways to enjoy Game Day (or any type of gathering) while keeping with your nutrition goals. Here are of our favorite tips we share with clients when planning for their next get-together.
- Fill your plate with low potassium veggies
- If you take phosphorus binders to help control phosphorus – don’t forget to bring them with you
- Bring these plant based buffalo wings or one of the other recipes listed below
KidneyRD Game Day Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Hummus
A great lower potassium alternative to original hummus.
Creamy Coleslaw
This slaw can be made in advance and travels well. It goes perfectly with the Pulled BBQ Mushroom Sandwich below.
Pulled BBQ Mushroom Sandwich
This is a crowd pleaser! Make it with mushrooms or experiment with jackfruit.
Quick and Easy Macaroni Salad
This dish is easy to prepare and is better when made in advance.
Roasted Cranberry and Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Crunchy and Sweet! A great way to fill up on lower potassium vegetables.
Roasted Vegetable Tacos
What half-time is not complete without a taco bar?!
Variations and Modifications
Coconut Crusted:Substitute up to half of the breadcrumbs with unsweetened shredded coconut in step 3. Note this will increase the potassium.
Sweet & Sour Cauliflower:Toss crispy cauliflower in somesweet and sour saucethen bake for another 5 minutes to crisp up.
Lower Sodium:Skip the salt in the batter or use less buffalo sauce by using a brush for an even and light distribution of sauce.
*Dave’s Gourmet Creamy Garlic Red Pepper works well as a low sodium hot sauce option, but note that nutrition facts may change over time.
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Crispy Baked Cauliflower
Recipe developed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD and tested by Lydia Safadi, MA, RD, LDN.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High Calorie, Low Phosphorus, Low Protein, Plant-Based
Diet Type: CKD, VLPD
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Clarissa Paimanta, RD
Ingredients
Cauliflower Wings
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup water plus more as needed
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
- 3 tablespoon avocado oil
Buffalo Sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium hot sauce*
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large zip lock bag, mix together the flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper into a thin batter. Add more water if batter is too thick, add more water. You are looking for a consistency like thin pancake batter.
Spread half of the breadcrumbs onto a plate or a baking sheet.
Cut cauliflower into florets and transfer into the zip lock bag. Seal ziplock bag and gently shake to lightly coat the cauliflower in batter.
Use a spider strainer or tongs to fish out cauliflower, shake off the excess batter, then transfer them into the remaining breadcrumbs to coat. Once well coated, place onto the lined baking sheet. Work in batches as needed and add more breadcrumbs if they become wet and clumpy.
Arrange the cauliflower in one layer on the baking sheet and make sure to leave space between each floret so they can get crispy. Use two baking sheets if needed.
Drizzle avocado oil over the cauliflower then bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until all sides are crispy and golden brown.
Meanwhile, make buffalo sauce by mixing together hot sauce, coconut oil, maple syrup, and garlic powder.
Once cauliflower wings are nice and crispy, remove from the oven and brush or drizzle on the buffalo sauce. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the crust is at your desired crispness, and serve with carrot and celery sticks along with our Yogurt Ranch Dip.
Notes
*Dave’s Gourmet Creamy Garlic Red Pepper works well as a low sodium hot sauce option here, but note that nutrition facts may change over time.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
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KidneyRD Verdict
This recipe was successful the first time around thanks to the easy-to-follow instructions. With multiple variations including Coconut Crusted Cauliflower or Sweet and Sour Cauliflower, you are sure to suit any palate. Let us know your favorite variation down in the comments below!
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