Buffalo Cauliflower with Ranch Slaw (Printer-friendly)

Crispy battered cauliflower tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with cool vegan ranch slaw and fresh avocado.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cauliflower and Buffalo Sauce

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 cup buffalo hot sauce, vegan
09 - 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted

→ Ranch Slaw

10 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
14 - 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
15 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
17 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
18 - 1 garlic clove, minced
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

21 - 4 large flour tortillas
22 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
23 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add cauliflower florets to the batter and toss to coat evenly. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
05 - Combine buffalo sauce and melted vegan butter in a bowl.
06 - Remove cauliflower from oven. Toss baked florets in the buffalo sauce mixture and return to baking sheet. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until crispy and fully coated.
07 - In a large bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise, plant-based milk, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add cabbage, carrots, red onion, and parsley; toss until well coated.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and warm.
09 - Spread generous layer of ranch slaw onto each tortilla. Top with buffalo cauliflower, avocado slices, and cilantro if desired.
10 - Roll up wraps tightly, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Plant-powered comfort food that satisfies even the most devoted wing lovers
  • Perfect balance of spicy buffalo sauce and cooling ranch flavors
  • Customizable heat level to suit your preference
  • Completely vegan without compromising on taste or texture
  • Make-ahead components for quick assembly when you're hungry
02 -
  • For extra-crispy cauliflower, try air-frying instead of baking
  • Pat the cauliflower dry thoroughly before coating in batter
  • If you like your buffalo sauce extra spicy, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas – it makes them more pliable and prevents tearing
  • For meal prep, store the components separately and assemble just before eating
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