Bang Bang Cauliflower (Easy Vegan Appetizer Idea!)

Bang bang cauliflower is a crispy and delicious vegan appetizer that is easy to prepare. The cauliflower florets are fried and prepared with a savory sauce. This recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare and cook.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower head (cut into florets)
• some canola oil for frying

Buttermilk Mix

• 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika

Flour Mix

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp buttermilk mix

Bang Bang Sauce

• 1/3 cup vegan mayo
• 3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
• 2 tsp sriracha

Instructions:

Buttermilk Mix

Prepare a mixing bowl.
Pour non-dairy milk into the bowl.
Add vinegar.
Add the seasonings – ground coriander, salt, garlic powder, turmeric and paprika.
Mix well to combine.
Set aside.

Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower florets for 4-5 minutes.
Once done, drain and rinse the florets.
Put the florets into the bowl of buttermilk mix.
Mix well to coat the florets.
Set aside and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Flour Mix

Prepare another mixing bowl.
Add all-purpose flour into the bowl.
Season with salt, turmeric, paprika and black pepper.
Mix well to combine.
Get two tablespoons from the buttermilk mix.
Add into the flour mix.
Mix well to combine.
Set aside.

Bang Bang Sauce

Prepare a sauce bowl.
Add the ingredients for the bang bang sauce.
Mix well to combine.
Set aside.

Assembly

Dip buttermilk coated cauliflower florets into the flour mix.

Set a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add canola oil and let it heat.
Once heated, fry the cauliflower florets until golden brown.
Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Once cooled, put the fried florets into a serving plate or bowl.
Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the fried florets.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips and ideas:

You can use gluten-free flour as a replacement for all-purpose flour if you need to.

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-dOjs-svXA

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe | Holiday Keto Side Dish

This loaded cauliflower casserole dish is full of tasty cauliflower florets tossed in cheese, bacon bits, green onions, and seasoning mix. Pop it inside the oven to melt the cheese. It is a great dinner dish, especially for the holidays. Enjoy this cheesy cauliflower casserole for dinner with your family.

Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower head (cut into florets)
• 8 bacon slices (cooked, crumbled, and divided)
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 large green onions (chopped and divided)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 2 tsp brown mustard
• 1/2 tsp pink salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 tsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
• some green onions (finely chopped)
• 3 tbsp water (for cauliflower)

Instructions:

This recipe takes about 45-50 minutes. It makes for eight servings.

In a microwavable bowl, add cauliflower florets.
Add 3 tbsp water.
Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel.
Place inside the microwave and steam for 7-8 minutes.
Once tender, remove from the microwave.
Let it cool and set aside.

Preheat oven to 375ºC.

In another bowl, add 1/4 cup of cream cheese and 3/4 cup sour cream.
Add half of the chopped chives and bacon bits.
Add finely chopped fresh parsley.
Season with 2 tsp brown mustard and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Add half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
Mix until well combined.
Add the cauliflower florets along with the water in it.
Toss to combine.
Transfer the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Top it off with the remaining half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining half of chopped chives and bacon bits.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil.
Place it inside the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake again for additional 5-10 minutes.
Remove from the oven.
Slice for servings.
Enjoy!

Tips and ideas:

You can add more toppings if you want such as chopped green onions, chives, and more bacon bits.

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIsK_SPuk8o

Cauliflower Wings 3 Ways (Vegan)

Prepare a healthy and yummy treat with this cauliflower wings recipe. This is a perfect dish for snacks or appetizers. The cauliflower wings can be made in three flavors – barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and vinegar sauce. Serve these cauliflower wings in a flavorful mayo dip and with some “dip veggies” such as carrots and celery.

Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower head (cut into florets)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Barbecue Sauce:

• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 1 cup barbecue sauce

Hot Sauce:

• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 1 cup barbecue sauce

Vinegar Sauce:

• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp water
• salt to taste

Instructions:

Barbecue Sauce:

In a small pot, melt 1 tbsp of vegan butter.
Add 1 cup of barbecue sauce.
Mix to combine.
Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Set aside.

Hot Sauce:

In a small pot, melt 1 tbsp of vegan butter.
Add 1 cup of hot sauce.
Mix to combine.
Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Set aside.

Vinegar Sauce:

Melt 1 tbsp of vegan butter.
Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Add 3 tbsp of apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp of water.
Mix to combine.
Set aside.

Preheat oven to 450 F.

In a mixing bowl, add 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
Pour 1/2 cup of non-dairy milk and 1/2 cup of water.
Add the seasonings – garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, ground black pepper, and sea salt.
Whisk until batter is well combined and smooth.
Dip the cauliflower pieces into the batter.
Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Put inside the preheated oven.
Bake for 25 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove from the oven and flip each piece on the other side.
Put it back in the oven and continue to bake for 15 minutes.
Once done, remove from the oven.
Divide the baked cauliflower into three groups.
Dip the first group of the baked cauliflower pieces into the barbecue sauce.
Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Dip the second group into the vinegar sauce, then sprinkle some salt.
Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Dip the third group of the baked cauliflower into the hot sauce.
Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Put them back in the oven.
Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Once done, remove from the oven.
Transfer to a serving plate.
Serve mayo dip, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
Enjoy!

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGDf7VGuUhQ