Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich

Meet your new favorite meatless meal: the Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich! This vibrant vegan twist on a classic comfort food is bursting with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Crispy, golden-baked cauliflower florets are coated in a zesty buffalo sauce, creating the perfect balance of heat and tang. Nestled between soft, toasted buns and layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and a drizzle of creamy vegan ranch dressing, this sandwich is a flavor-packed delight. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, game day, or a plant-based lunch option. Indulge in this mouthwatering combination, and watch it become a go-to favorite in your sandwich repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cauliflower florets
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Vegan butter, melted
• 4 pieces Burger or sandwich buns
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 8 pieces Tomato slices
• 0.5 cup Vegan ranch dressing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, almond milk, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until a smooth batter is formed.

Step 3

Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and then coat it in the panko breadcrumbs. Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, heat the buffalo sauce and melted vegan butter over low heat, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Once the cauliflower is done baking, toss the florets with the warm buffalo sauce until fully coated.

Step 8

To assemble the sandwiches, toast the buns if desired. Then layer each bun with a lettuce leaf, two tomato slices, buffalo cauliflower, and a drizzle of vegan ranch dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1440.3 grams (1440.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1597

Total Fat 59.50g	76%
Saturated Fat 10.50g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7539mg	328%
Total Carbohydrate 229.90g	84%
Dietary Fiber 20.30g	73%
Total Sugars 32.40g
Protein 42.00g	84%

Vitamin D 50IU	250%
Calcium 604mg	46%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 2255mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.0%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 56.7%