Buffalo Cauliflower and Almond Ranch Bowl (Printable)
Spicy roasted cauliflower with crisp vegetables and creamy almond ranch dressing for a satisfying plant-based meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Buffalo Cauliflower
01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (preferably Franks RedHot or similar)
08 - 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
→ Almond Ranch Dressing
09 - 1/2 cup raw almonds, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained
10 - 1/2 cup water
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
17 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Bowl Assembly
20 - 4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
21 - 1 cup shredded carrots
22 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
23 - 1 cup sliced cucumber
24 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
25 - 1/4 cup chopped scallions
26 - 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
04 - While cauliflower roasts, blend soaked almonds, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Add more water for desired consistency. Set aside.
05 - After 20 minutes of roasting, remove cauliflower from oven. Toss with hot sauce and melted vegan butter. Return to oven and roast an additional 5 minutes.
06 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with buffalo cauliflower, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red cabbage, and scallions. Drizzle generously with almond ranch dressing.
07 - Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted cauliflower gets crispy on the outside and tender inside, just like wings but better
- That almond ranch is creamy enough youll forget its dairy-free
02 -
- Over-blending the almond dressing can make it thin, so stop as soon as it is smooth
- The cauliflower needs to be hot when tossed with buffalo sauce or it will not coat properly
03 -
- Let the almond mixture sit for a few minutes after blending to thicken slightly
- Cut cauliflower into uniform pieces so everything roasts at the same speed