Bang Bang Cauliflower
 
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This quick and easy Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe combines crispy cauliflower bites with a spicy, sweet sauce for a delicious vegan meal. Serve over brown rice and garnish with chives for a perfect weeknight dinner ready in 35 minutes.
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Recipe type: Main Course, Weeknight Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan, Asian-Inspired
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2½ sea salt, divided
  • 1½ tsp pepper, divided
  • 2 cups panko
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ cup vegan mayo
  • 2 tbsp agave
  • 2-4 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 6 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped
Instructions
  1. Trim the cauliflower, then cut it into 2-3” pieces. Preheat the oven to 400F on convection setting or use an air fryer. Line a pan with parchment paper if using an oven.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, water, sriracha, 1½ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp pepper, and the flour. Mix well.
  3. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, 1½ tsp sea salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Mix well.
  4. Coat the cauliflower pieces in the flour mixture, then coat in bread crumbs. Working in batches, arrange the pieces on the pan, with space between the pieces. Bake or air fry for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Mix the mayo, agave, sriracha, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Taste and add more sriracha if desired. When the cauliflower is done, toss it in the same. Serve over brown rice. Top with chives.
Recipe by Carrots and Flowers at https://www.carrotsandflowers.com/bang-bang-cauliflower/