Description
Crispy Bang Bang Cauliflower is a delicious vegan dish that combines the crunchiness of baked cauliflower with a spicy and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to create a buttermilk substitute.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the almond milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the almond flour mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the Bang Bang sauce by whisking together the sugar-free mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, coconut aminos, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the top. Toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more sriracha to the sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes over the cauliflower before baking.
- Experiment with different spices in the almond flour mixture, such as cumin or curry powder, for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg