Buffalo Cauliflower Grain Bowl

This Buffalo cauliflower grain bowl is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional Buffalo wings, packing plenty of gut-healthy fiber and plant-based protein. It features a variety of fresh and colorful vegetables on a bed of precooked brown rice to keep prep speedy. Feel free to swap out the rice for another whole grain.

Prep/Cook Time: 45 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons buffalo-style hot sauce
• ½ cup whole-milk plain Greek-style yogurt
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried chives
• ½ teaspoon dried dill
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 8.8-ounce packages precooked microwaveable brown rice
• 1 large carrot, peeled
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Trim 5 cups cauliflower florets into 1- to 1½-inch pieces; place in a medium bowl. Add chickpeas, 3 tablespoons oil and ¼ teaspoon salt; toss until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast, undisturbed, until the cauliflower is tender and the chickpeas are starting to crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Return the cauliflower and chickpeas to the bowl. Add 4 tablespoons hot sauce; toss until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast, undisturbed, until slightly crisp and browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, whisk ½ cup yogurt, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon each dried parsley, dried chives and dried dill and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Microwave 2 (8.8-ounce) packages rice according to package directions. Lay carrot flat on a cutting board. Create 1½ cups ribbons using a vegetable peeler, rotating the carrot as needed. (Reserve any remaining carrot for another use.)
5. Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Top the bowls with the cauliflower mixture, carrot ribbons, avocado, celery and the dressing.

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