Buffalo Cauliflower
 
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Enjoy this favorite treat and party snack in its healthy and nourishing form. Cauliflower is coated in a spicy and rich buffalo sauce that incorporates garbanzo bean flour for a kick of protein, alongside a sunflower seed–based ranch sauce.
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Serves: 3 to 4 servings
Ingredients
Sunflower Ranch Sauce
  • 1⁄2 cup (73 g) raw sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1⁄3 cup (80 ml) plain unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) onion powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g) dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g) dried thyme
Buffalo Cauliflower
  • 1⁄2 cup (63 g) garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus more for pan (optional)
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons (5 g) garlic powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1⁄3 cup (80 ml) hot sauce
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a blender, combine all the sunflower ranch sauce ingredients with 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of water, blend until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together all the buffalo cauliflower ingredients, except the cauliflower, and ½ cup (120 ml) of water. Add the cauliflower florets and mix until they are uniformly coated with the buffalo batter.
  4. Transfer the cauliflower to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly coated with oil. Bake for 25 minutes and serve hot with the sunflower ranch sauce on the side.
Notes
This recipe with photo is reprinted with permissions from Power Vegan Meals by Maya Sozer.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 296 Fat: 24 g Sodium: 1050 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 8 g Cholesterol: 16 g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/buffalo-cauliflower-ranch