Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Veggie Bowl (Printable)

Spicy crispy cauliflower over fresh greens and veggies with cool ranch drizzle

# What You’ll Need:

→ Buffalo Cauliflower

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
02 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 3/4 cup water
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 2/3 cup buffalo sauce

→ Veggie Bowl Components

11 - 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
14 - 1 cup roasted sweet potato, cubed
15 - 2 cups mixed greens
16 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
17 - 1/4 cup sliced red onion
18 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Ranch Drizzle

19 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
20 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
21 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
23 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
24 - 1 garlic clove, minced
25 - 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
26 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
27 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
28 - 2-3 tablespoons water

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
03 - Add cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange battered cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
05 - Remove from oven, brush or toss cauliflower with buffalo sauce, and return to oven for 10 additional minutes until crispy and golden.
06 - While the cauliflower bakes, mix all ranch ingredients in a bowl. Add water gradually until desired drizzling consistency is reached. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa among 4 bowls, then top with mixed greens, roasted sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrot, red onion, and avocado slices.
08 - Top each bowl with warm buffalo cauliflower. Drizzle generously with ranch dressing and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that perfect crispy-spicy satisfaction without any meat involved
  • The cool ranch cuts the heat exactly like it should
  • Everything comes together in under an hour with mostly pantry staples
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the cauliflower will steam instead of getting crispy
  • Let the cauliflower cool for just 2-3 minutes after the second bake so the sauce sets up properly
  • The ranch needs to sit for at least 10 minutes for the herbs to really wake up
03 -
  • If you have an air fryer, the cauliflower gets even crispier at 400°F for 15-20 minutes
  • Warm your ranch drizzle slightly for about 10 seconds in the microwave, it clings better to hot cauliflower

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