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Buffalo Cauliflower Bowls

Ultimate Buffalo Cauliflower Bowls with Quinoa

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy, spicy buffalo cauliflower served over fluffy quinoa with fresh veggies and creamy dressing. A healthy, flavorful, and customizable power bowl perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup (60g) flour (or almond/chickpea flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) melted butter (or vegan butter for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup (185g) quinoa
  • 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • Dressing of choice (e.g., ranch, blue cheese, tahini, or vegan yogurt-based dressing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Wash and dry the cauliflower florets. In a bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, and salt. Toss the florets in the mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the coated florets on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter. Toss the baked cauliflower in the sauce until fully coated.
  5. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil, add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  6. Prepare the veggies by slicing celery, shredding carrots, and thinly slicing red cabbage.
  7. Assemble the bowls by dividing the quinoa into bowls, topping with buffalo cauliflower, fresh veggies, and drizzling with your dressing of choice.
  8. Serve immediately while the cauliflower is still warm.

Notes

For extra crunch, broil the cauliflower for 2-3 minutes after tossing it in buffalo sauce. Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness. Store components separately for meal prep and reheat cauliflower in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 10

Keywords: Buffalo Cauliflower, Quinoa Bowl, Vegetarian, Healthy Lunch, Meal Prep

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