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Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Grain Bowl with Herby White Bean Sauce
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Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Grain Bowl with Herby White Bean Sauce

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€€
from @graceelkus1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • cauliflower (trimmed, cut into florets (about 1 kg head))Produce1 piece
  • extra-virgin olive oil (divided)Pantry60 ml
  • garlic powder (2 teaspoons)Spices6 g
  • kosher salt (divided)Spices7 g
  • freshly ground black pepper (several grinds, plus more to taste)Spices1 g
  • canned white beans (drained, not rinsed, patted dry (one 15.5 oz can))Pantry440 g
  • quinoa (rinsed)Grains170 g
  • hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot, adjust to taste)Pantry70 ml
  • tender herbs (packed; mix of cilantro, parsley, dill and chives, plus more for serving)Produce40 g
  • tahini (2 tablespoons)Pantry30 g
  • lemon (juiced, plus wedges for serving)Produce1 piece
  • avocado (ripe, sliced)Produce1 piece
  • arugula (optional leafy green, lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice)Produce60 g
  • warm water (plus more to thin the sauce)Other30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

406kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
20 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Food processor
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Roast the cauliflower

    • Heat the oven to 230 °C (450 °F).
    • Trim the cauliflower, cut into florets and place on a baking tray.
    • Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and several grinds of pepper until coated.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the quinoa and prepare the beans

    • Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
    • Drain the white beans but do not rinse, then pat dry so they crisp up.
    Step 2

  3. Add hot sauce and beans, roast again

    • Remove the cauliflower from the oven, pour the hot sauce over it and toss to coat.
    • Push the cauliflower to one side of the tray and spread half the beans on the other side.
    • Drizzle the beans with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • Return to the oven until everything is crispy.
    Step 3

  4. Make the herby white bean sauce

    • Combine the herbs, remaining beans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, warm water, salt and several grinds of pepper in a food processor.
    • Process until smooth, adding more warm water to thin as needed.
    • Season again to taste.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble the bowls

    • Spoon some of the sauce into each bowl.
    • Top with the cauliflower, crispy beans, quinoa, avocado and more herbs or arugula.
    • Drizzle with more sauce and serve with lemon wedges.
    Step 5
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