This roasted Bang Bang Cauliflower is a perfect combination of quick, healthy, and flavourful. Unlike the traditional deep-fried version, this recipe features roasted cauliflower florets with significantly less oil, making it a lighter yet just as delicious alternative. Roasting the cauliflower brings out a slightly caramelised, nutty flavour, while still maintaining a satisfying crunch. Tossed in a punchy Bang Bang sauce that’s both spicy and nutty. Cashews add a nice crunch and complement the sauce’s heat. Served over fluffy rice and garnished with sesame seeds and spring onions, it’s a plant-based meal that’s both nourishing and satisfying. This Bang Bang Cauliflower is a whole-food, plant-based recipe you can feel good about enjoying regularly.

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Healthy Bang Bang Cauliflower

Ingredients

1 small head of cauliflower
3 garlic cloves
1 inch knob of ginger crushed
2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 long red chilli
1/4 cup raw cashews
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika

To serve

Boiled rice
Spring onion slices
Toasted sesame seed

Instructions

Preheat oven or air fryer to 200C, cut cauliflower into small bite-size florets.
Drizzle oil, season with salt, pepper and paprika, place on a baking dish, roast in the oven or air fryer for 18-20 mins until golden.
Finely chop garlic, ginger and fresh red chilli. Heat oil in a pan on a medium heat, sauté garlic and chilli for 2 minutes, add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, water and combine, leave sauce on a low heat for a minute until it slightly thickens
Mix the roasted cauliflower the sauce, along with cashew nuts and cover.
Serve the cauliflower over a boiled rice, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with spring onion.

Notes

If you’d like to use the whole cauliflower, place the leafy stems into the oven at the last 8 minutes.
De-seed red chillies to preference.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce in the chili sauce.
Pat the cauliflower dry before roasting for extra crispiness.
Reheat any leftovers in the oven to keep them crispy.
Sprinkle chopped peanuts for extra texture.
Pair with a creamy vegan mayo or tahini sauce to balance the heat.