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LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!
(That’s what they say before football games, right?)
OK, I admit it. I’m not a big football fan. Going to live to games can be fun sometimes – feeling like I’m right there near the action – but I typically get super bored watching football on TV. All the stopping, flags, timeouts… it goes on for 3 hours! Boring.
The Super Bowl however is a whole different ball game. The reason most people watch the Super Bowl isn’t for the game but for the COMMERCIALS, right? Those of you reading this from outside North America probably think that’s insane. Why would we want to intentionally watch commercials for hours? Well, they’re the most expensive TV commercials from the entire year, which means they’re bound to pretty good – funny, heartwarming, perhaps even edgy or thought provoking. It’s an American tradition, really!
If you’re looking for a vegan and gluten free Super Bowl recipe (or just a delicious dip!), I’ve gotcha covered with this Buffalo Cauliflower Dip. It’s like its chicken counterpart, but with cauliflower instead. It’s also much healthier than the traditional recipe that’s loaded with a TON of cheese and often ranch dressing. Top with gluten free panko breadcrumbs, vegan mozzarella or leave it plain – chef’s choice! Intrigued yet?
It’s also an easy recipe – simply steam the cauliflower, blend the ingredients in a food processor and bake. Done! Enjoy the big game and let me know in the comments below your favorite Super Bowl foods!
INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS RECIPE:
Sarah Newman, Vegan Chickpea
A perfectly yummy and healthy substitute for traditional buffalo chicken dip!
20 minPrep Time
22 minCook Time
42 minTotal Time
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- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, soaked in water (ideally at least 4 hours, or quick soak with hot water, minimum of 30 minutes)
- 1 medium cauliflower head cut into large florets
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 3/4 cup nondairy milk
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (I used Wing Time Hot Buffalo Sauce)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs - optional
- 1/2 cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese - optional (I used Trader Joe's brand)
- chopped chives/scallions - optional
- your choice of corn chips, crackers, celery, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 176 C.
- Steam the cauliflower.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the cauliflower. Blend until smooth. Depending on the flavor of your buffalo sauce, season to taste.
- Add the cauliflower to the food processor and blend until desired consistency. I liked mine a little chunky, but you may prefer to blend until creamy.
- Pour the dip into a baking dish. If using mozzarella and/or panko breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes to brown the top. Top with chives or scallions, if desired.
- Serve with your choice of dippings!
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