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Buffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Buffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Casserole is a flavorful and wholesome vegan dish combining protein-packed quinoa, tender cauliflower florets, and a spicy buffalo sauce. Baked to perfection with a creamy almond milk and vegan yogurt mixture, and optionally topped with vegan cheese, this casserole makes for a delicious, nutritious, and satisfying meal perfect for gatherings or a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets

Wet Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • ½ cup vegan unsweetened yogurt (coconut-based recommended)
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce

Optional Toppings

  • 1 cup vegan shredded cheese (optional)
  • nutritional yeast (for serving)
  • extra buffalo sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF to ensure it’s ready to bake the casserole evenly.
  2. Combine Quinoa and Cauliflower: Place the quinoa and cauliflower florets into a 10.5 x 7.5 inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly to form the base of the casserole.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, thoroughly beat together the almond milk, vegan unsweetened yogurt, and buffalo sauce until well combined.
  4. Combine and Top: Pour the wet mixture over the quinoa and cauliflower in the baking dish. Stir gently to ensure the ingredients are evenly mixed. If you want a cheesy touch, sprinkle the vegan shredded cheese evenly on top.
  5. Bake the Casserole: Place the dish on the center rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Cook until the quinoa is tender, the liquid is mostly absorbed, and the casserole is bubbling.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Top with your favorite garnishes such as nutritional yeast and a drizzle of additional buffalo sauce for an extra kick.

Notes

  • Use coconut-based vegan yogurt for the best flavor and creaminess.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure quinoa and all sauces are certified gluten-free.
  • If you prefer a less spicy casserole, reduce the buffalo sauce or substitute with a milder sauce.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/buffalo-cauliflower-quinoa-casserole-recipe/