Sheet Pan Buffalo Cauliflower With Roasted Chickpeas And Kale Food

SHEET PAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS AND KALE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Trim the leaves of the cauliflower and then slice into thick steaks. Then cut each in half. Place on a large plate in a single layer. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup buffalo sauce. Rub the cauliflower pieces on both sides, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, to one side.
• In a small bowl, toss together the chickpeas, the rest of the spices, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly combined. Pour out on the baking sheet off to one side.
• Roast until the chickpeas begin to get crispy, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and place the kale leaves on the baking sheet, on the empty side. Drizzle the top with the remaining olive oil and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Return to the oven and continue to roast until the kale is crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut the stalk end of the cauliflower off so the the head sits flat.
• Place cauliflower a large baking sheet, I sprayed mine with cooking spray.
• Rub 2 tablespoons of canola oil all over cauliflower.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Roast until the outside starts to brown about 30 minutes.
• Transfer cauliflower to a cutting board and let cool.
• Once the cauliflower is cool, cut into florets.
• In a medium saucepan over moderate heat bring the hot sauce, Sriacha to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer and slowly whisk the butter until fully incorporated about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• In a large, deep sauté pan over moderate heat warm the remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil.
• Add the cauliflower florets, season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Saute until until heated through.
• Add enough Buffalo Sauce to coat and continue sautéing until both the cauliflower and the sauce are hot, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer cauliflower to serving plate and garnish with blue cheese.

VINDALOO CHICKEN MASALA W/CHICKPEAS AND KALE

Steps:

• Prepare vindaloo masala paste as follows- add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the vindaloo masala spice mix to a small bowl. Incorparate the olive oil with the mixture and add 2 tsp tomato paste and mix well.set aside. Dice the onions and carrots, slice garlic into slithers, and then cut fingerling potatoes in about inch to 2 inch cuts. Also cut chicken breast into about 2 inch square dices. Take half of the vindaloo masala paste and mix it in with all the cut vegetables (not kale or chickpeas yet.) Spray a small baking dish with pam, add veggie mixture and place in oven on 325 high for 20 minutes. Take the other 1/2 of the vindaloo masala paste and rub it all over the diced chicken.
• Add the chicken to a large skillet or wok and cook on medium low heat then turn up to med heat when almost all the way cooked to darken a little more. While those are cooking wash the kale and take the leaves from the stems and tear into about 3 or 4 inch strips and set aside. Take out the veggie mix from oven and add into skillet or wok with chicken. Add pint of chicken stock and drained chickpeas. Let simmer med high for about 5 minutes to make sure the potatoes are fully cooked but not mushy.
• Add the kale let cook and wilt on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tsp of tomato paste to tighten the liquid up. Add a little more vindaloo masala mix to taste for heat and salt pepper to taste. Enjoy.