Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl (+ Greek Yogurt Ranch!) - Vegetarian 'Ventures (2024)

This Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl with Greek Yogurt Ranch and Spicy Quick Slaw is an easy and quick veg-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner! All the components can be made ahead of time for a quick weekday meal.

I’m going to go ahead and guess that you are here today because you got your fill on holiday sweets and are ready for something a little bit healthier? Am I right? Well good, because you’ve come to the right place! Am I wrong? Well whoops – I’m glad you are here anyway!

Normally this time of year I’m just posting soup recipe after soup recipe but all I’ve been craving lately are big veggie-packed bowls. Instead of making a big batch of soup for the week, I’ve been roasting veggies, boiling a few servings of grains, and mixing up an easy dressing to enjoy during the week.

And one of the bowls I’ve been making on repeat lately has been this Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl with Greek Yogurt Ranch and Spicy Quick Slaw. All the components are easy to make ahead of time (just warm up the cauliflower and grains when ready to eat), so making a healthy meal has never been easier.

I happened to have had a batch of rice already made when I shot this bowl so it’s what I used but I also love this bowl with quinoa for an extra protein boost. And if you need even more protein, I bet some stew-y black beans would work great with this to give it a Mexican-burrito-bowl-vibe.

What’s Needed for Buffalo Cauliflower Bowls?

This spicy cauliflower bowl has a few different components: the baked buffalo cauliflower, the Greek yogurt ranch dressing, the spicy slaw, and whatever you’ll be assembling the bowl with.

To make the healthy buffalo cauliflower, you’ll need:

• Cauliflower
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Buffalo sauce

For the Greek yogurt ranch dressing, you’ll need:

• Greek yogurt
• Buttermilk
• Fresh chives
• Garlic powder and onion powder

For the spicy slaw, you’ll need:

• Red cabbage
• Red pepper
• White wine vinegar
• Honey
• Salt and pepper

And for everything else, you’ll need:

• Rice or quinoa
• Cherry tomatoes
• Chives or scallions

How to Make Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bowls

Although this spicy buffalo cauliflower rice bowl has a few components to it, everything comes together quickly. Get the cauliflower started first, and then prep the remaining ingredients while it bakes!

1. Prep the buffalo cauliflower and bake until it begins browning in spots. Toss with buffalo sauce and bake another 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together the Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
3. Then, toss together the spicy slaw ingredients and set aside.
4. Once the cauliflower is done baking, it’s just a matter of assembling the bowls!

What Kind of Buffalo Sauce Should I Buy?

Any kind you’d like! I prefer Moore’s buffalo sauce, but Frank’s buffalo sauce is also a classic.

Can I Prep This in Advance?

Most definitely! Make the vegan buffalo cauliflower, whisk together the ranch, and toss the spicy slaw together. Store everything separately and assemble your cauliflower rice bowls throughout the week.

Tips for Making Buffalo Cauliflower Bowls

For the slaw, I used pickled jalapeños as I find them to blend better into the overall flavor of the acidic slaw, but you could use fresh if you like things extra spicy.

Fresh cauliflower is best for this recipe. I don’t recommend using frozen as it won’t give you the same texture.

For spicier baked buffalo cauliflower, brush it with additional buffalo sauce when they come out of the oven.

Want More Easy Cauliflower Recipes?

• Cauliflower Parmesan
• Coconut Cauliflower Bowl with Spicy Mango Vinaigrette
• Cauliflower Bites with Honey Mustard Sauce
• Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Bowl with Spicy Peanut Sauce

What have been some of your favorite healthy meals to make in the new year? Tell me in the comments below or over on Instagram!