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Sweet And Smoky BBQ Cauliflower Bites

These sweet and smoky BBQ cauliflower bites are delicious as a main course or side dish. They are sweet, smoky, savory and scrumptious.

Cauliflower is one of my families favorite vegetables and this recipe is a fun and yummy twist.

The date syrup I use in this recipe is sweet and deep in flavor. It’s a little like molasses in taste but with a date flavor flare. It also has less sugar than honey.

This recipe can be made in an oven or on a smoker, grill or pellet grill. It’s smokiness comes from the smoked paprika so you will get a smokiness regardless of cooking method. That being said, the grill, smoker and pellet grill will intensify that flavor.

What you need to make these sweet and smoky BBQ cauliflower bites: (printable recipe card is below)

Serves 4

  • 1 large head of cauliflower – cut into bite side pieces
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • generous sprinkle of seasoned salt
  • generous sprinkle of smoked paprika
  • sprinkle of cayenne pepper
  • Generous sprinkle of onion powder

Date and Balsamic BBQ Sauce:

makes ~1 cup sauce

  • 1/2 cup date syrup
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 3 dashes of hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven, pellet grill or grill to 400 F.
  2. Prepare cauliflower into bite sized florets and pieces.
  3. Place on a cookie sheet then drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle generously with seasoned salt, smoked paprika, a little cayenne pepper and onion powder.
  4. Bake or grill for 35 minutes.
  5. While the cauliflower is cooking mix together the date and balsamic BBQ sauce by adding all of the ingredients together and whisking until mixed.
  6. Pour BBQ sauce over the cauliflower and mix around in it.
  7. Bake an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve and enjoy.

Here are a few other recipes you may enjoy:

Harissa and Tahini Roasted Cauliflower
Middle Eastern Cauliflower Salad
Bacon Cauliflower Alfredo Bake
Cauliflower Rice Sushi Bowls
Cauliflower Poutine

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Sweet and Smoky BBQ cauliflower Bites

Swet, savory and smoky cauliflower bites with a date and balsamic BBQ sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, vegan, Vegetable
Cuisine: Dinner, main course, side, Side dish, vegan, vegetables
Keyword: cauliflower, Dinner, grill, Healthy, Healthy Recipes, main course, pellet grill, side, side dish, Vegan, Vegetables, Weekend Dinner
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower – cut into bite side pieces
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • generous sprinkle of seasoned salt
  • generous sprinkle of smoked paprika
  • sprinkle of cayenne pepper
  • Generous sprinkle of onion powder

Date and Balsamic BBQ Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup date syrup
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 3 dashes of hot sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven, pellet grill or grill to 400 F.
  • Prepare cauliflower into bite sized florets and pieces.
  • Place on a cookie sheet then drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle generously with seasoned salt, smoked paprika, a little cayenne pepper and onion powder.
  • Bake or grill for 35 minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking mix together the date and balsamic BBQ sauce by adding all of the ingredients together and whisking until mixed.
  • Pour BBQ sauce over the cauliflower and mix around in it.
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve and enjoy.