5-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Casserole Recipe
This 5-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Casserole is a flavorful, plant-based dish that combines fluffy quinoa, spicy buffalo sauce, and tender cauliflower florets for a healthy, comforting meal. Topped optionally with vegan cheese and nutritional yeast, this casserole is perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep with minimal ingredients and easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- ½ cup vegan unsweetened yogurt (such as coconut yogurt)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Optional Topping
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Combine Quinoa and Cauliflower. Place the quinoa and cauliflower florets in a 10.5 x 7.5-inch baking dish or a square 9×9 pan as an alternative.
- Mix Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, thoroughly beat together the almond milk, vegan unsweetened yogurt, and buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Combine and Stir. Pour the wet mixture over the quinoa and cauliflower in the baking dish, then stir well to coat everything evenly. If using, sprinkle the vegan shredded cheese on top.
- Bake the Casserole. Place the dish on the center rack and bake for 45 minutes, or until the quinoa is fully cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Serve. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Optionally, top with nutritional yeast and additional buffalo sauce to enhance flavor.
Notes
- This recipe can also be baked in a square 9×9-inch pan if a 10.5 x 7.5-inch dish is not available.
- Nutritional values are calculated without the optional vegan cheese topping.
- Use vegan yogurt and cheese to keep the dish plant-based and dairy-free.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount to preference for spiciness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
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