Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites

Article written and reviewed by Robby Barbaro, MPH
Published December 12, 2025

A Flavor-Packed Snack That Supports Your Blood Sugar

These Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites are one of those recipes that look simple, but deliver huge flavor. They’re zesty, crispy, and incredibly satisfying, making them the perfect whole-food alternative to conventional snacks that are high in oil, salt, or processed ingredients.

Cauliflower provides a light, low-calorie base, while the vegetable-rich sauce adds depth, color, and a spicy kick. Every bite gives you a burst of flavor with zero guilt — and all from ingredients that work for your metabolic health.

Cauliflower: A Low-Calorie, Fiber-Rich Vegetable for Stable Blood Sugar

Cauliflower is one of the most blood-sugar-friendly vegetables you can eat. As a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, it provides antioxidants, fiber, and natural compounds that support detoxification pathways and liver health.

Its low energy density means you can enjoy a large, satisfying portion without driving glucose spikes, an ideal base for a snack designed to improve insulin sensitivity.

A Vegetable-Based Sauce That Enhances Flavor Without Added Oils

Instead of relying on oil or high-fat dressings for flavor, this recipe blends celery, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, lemon juice, and garlic to create a bright, savory sauce. The result is a nutrient-dense coating that adds depth and moisture without slowing digestion or impairing glucose uptake.

Keeping fat low, especially saturated fat, is key for improving insulin sensitivity, and this sauce helps you achieve big flavor while supporting metabolic health.

Metabolism-Supporting Spices for Extra Heat and Antioxidants

Curry powder, jalapeño, and poultry seasoning contribute more than just bold flavor. Spices like turmeric (found in many curry blends) have antioxidant properties that support cellular repair, gut health, and immune function.

Adding heat can also make vegetables feel more satisfying, which helps reduce cravings for processed snack foods.

A Snack That Supports Your Goals

These Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites prove you don’t need oil, dairy, or processed snacks to create something crunchy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Every ingredient supports improved insulin sensitivity and sustainable energy.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites

Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 Serving
Calories 498 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 (18g) Garlic Cloves (minced) - About 1 to 2 bulbs
  • 4 cups (404g) Celery - About 7 large-sized stalks
  • 4 cups (596g) Red Bell Pepper - About 5 medium-sized peppers
  • 1 cup (71g) Green Onion (chopped) - About 6 medium-sized stalks
  • 4 cups (620g) Carrot - About 10 medium-sized carrots
  • 1/4 cup (38g) Jalapeño Pepper - About 3 medium-sized peppers
  • 1/2 cup (122g) Lemon Juice - Juice from 2 ½ lemons
  • 1/4 cup (18g) Poultry Seasoning - Available in spice jars
  • 2 tbsps (13g) Curry Powder - Available in spice jars
  • 12 cups (1284g) Cauliflower - About 1 ½ large-sized heads

Instructions
 

  • Produce prep: Wash all produce, dry pat. Peel the garlic. Roughly chop the celery, bell pepper, green onions, and carrots.
  • Place all ingredients in the blender (except the cauliflower). Blend until smooth
  • Break up the cauliflower and put into a bowl. Pour the sauce on top of cauliflower and mix well.
  • Place the sauce covered cauliflower into the dehydrator at 115°F for 8 hours, or into the oven at 450°F for approximately 30 mins or until crispy.
  • Let cool off for a few minutes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 110gProtein: 22gFat: 5.6gFiber: 35g

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About the author 

Robby Barbaro, MPH

Robby Barbaro, MPH is a New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes.

Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 and has been living this lifestyle since 2006. In that time, while eating pounds of fruit every day, his HbA1c has been stable with a current A1c of 5.3%, TIR of 92%, and average total daily insulin use of 30 units.

Robby graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before turning his attention in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes full time.

He is the co-host of the annual Mastering Diabetes Online Summit, a featured speaker at VegFest LA, and has been featured on The Doctors, Forks Over Knives, Vice, Thrive Magazine, Diet Fiction, and the wildly popular podcasts the Rich Roll Podcast, Plant Proof, MindBodyGreen, and Nutrition Rounds.

Robby enjoys exercising every day, spending time with friends, and sharing his lifestyle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.