Crispy Cheese Buffalo Cauliflower Bake

I have been so vocal about trying to step up my savory game! Trust me, I eat more than peanut butter and chocolate, I promise! But, when it comes to my savory meals, I just cannot find the time to take a presentable photo before devouring. Who wants to see a picture of a bunch of food plopped on my plate, cause ya know, that’s real life.

But, the other day, I sat with that thought - this IS real life. Same goes for my desserts. I am not a food photographer and am not setting out to become one. I’m just a gal, with a passion for healthy food, wanting to share her REALISTIC recipes with those who decide to follow my platforms! So, here’s to sharing more real-life food photos, even if they may not be the most amazing, eye-capturing photos, just know - they’re dang good!

So, starting it off with a BANG - this Crispy and cheesy buffalo cauliflower bake! Quick story about my dad (this pertains to how good this recipe is, I swear!). He is NOT vegan, paleo, and does not consume the most healthy diet by any means.. But there have been a few moments in my life, where he asks if he can try a bite of something, and I get the stamp of approval. Those are the days!

Well, I shared a vegan scalloped potato recipe the other day that he absolutely loved. He asked me to make him a tray for dinner tonight. So I have been determined to keep blowing his mind with whole-food meals. I whipped this up and he would NOT stop talking about it and, wait for it…. asked me for the recipe.

I hope you guys like this as much as we did! Just know, there is some heat in this! Feel free to play around with the amount of buffalo sauce you add, if you can’t handle too much! This recipe does pack some protein with the beans and cashews, but if you’re looking for a more substanial meal, feel free to add a yummy protein, top it with some avocado, or even sprinkle some hemp seeds on top!

Enjoy!

Crispy Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower Bake

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Yield: 8

Author: Dani

Prep time: 20 MSet Time: 25 MTotal time: 45 M

This crispy cheesy buffalo cauliflower bake is so easy, full of nutrient dense ingredients, is great for those who follow a vegan/paleo diet, & tastes INSANE. Not to mention, it's so easy!

Ingredients:

• 1 small head of Cauliflower
• 1/2 cup soaked cashews
• 1/2 cup white beans (or more cashews)
• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (I used Franks Red Hot)
• 1 and 1/4 cup Veggie Broth
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp vegan butter or ghee (I use Miyokos Creamery Oat Butter)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Spray with avocado oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden. Remove from the oven and reduce the heat to 350F.
3. Make the sauce while the cauliflower is baking, by combining all the ingredients in a high-powered blender until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust spices as needed. 
4. Spray an 8x8 (or a pan close in size) pan with avocado oil spray and add the cooked cauliflower to it. Then, pour over the sauce and give it all a good toss. Sprinkle fresh pepper over top.
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until golden on top. Remove and allow to cool. Top with chopped chives/green onion. Enjoy!

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