5-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Casserole Recipe
This 5-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Casserole is a simple, flavorful, and nutritious vegan dish that combines protein-packed quinoa with spicy buffalo cauliflower. It’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner and offers a creamy texture enhanced by almond milk and vegan yogurt, finished with an optional vegan cheese topping for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- ½ cup vegan unsweetened yogurt (coconut preferred)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Combine Quinoa and Cauliflower: Place the quinoa and cauliflower florets into a 10.5 x 7.5 inch baking dish, spreading them evenly for consistent cooking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the almond milk, vegan unsweetened yogurt, and buffalo sauce until fully combined, creating a creamy and spicy mixture.
- Combine All Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the quinoa and cauliflower in the baking dish. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated. If using, sprinkle the vegan shredded cheese evenly on top for added richness.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the oven on the center rack and bake for 45 minutes, or until the quinoa is fully cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, resulting in a creamy, slightly spicy casserole.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately. For extra flavor, top with nutritional yeast and a bit more buffalo sauce to suit your taste preferences.
Notes
- * This casserole can also be baked in a 9×9 square baking pan if a 10.5 x 7.5 pan is not available.
- ** Nutritional values provided do not include the optional vegan cheese topping.
- For a milder version, reduce buffalo sauce according to taste.
- Ensure the cauliflower florets are bite-sized for even baking.
