Spicy Ranch Cauliflower Food

SPICY RANCH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• In a medium bowl, melt butter. Then add hot sauce and chipotle powder to butter and whisk together until well combined.
• Place cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Toss cauliflower in spicy butter until well coated. Pour the cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet. Try to keep the pieces together but not on top of each other, don't space them out.
• In a second medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, and ranch mix. Stir together until evenly mixed. (Try to avoid eating this mixture by the spoonful. It's delicious on just about everything!!)
• Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the cauliflower. Make sure to sprinkle evenly to get everything covered really well.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden in some areas.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

SPICY RANCH CAULIFLOWER CRACKERS

Steps:

• Place riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a cheesecloth-lined strainer and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Squeeze moisture out of the cooled riced cauliflower.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine riced cauliflower, egg, ranch mix, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese until incorporated.
• Drop mixture with a small cookie scoop onto the prepared cookie sheet and flatten with a small hand rolling pin, a cup, or your hand to approximately 1/16-inch thickness. The thinner the dough, the crispier the cracker.
• Bake crackers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Break up the cauliflower into large florets, then use your hands to break into very small florets.
• Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the oil, then the cauliflower and garlic. Stir the cauliflower around in the pan, allowing it to get very brown in some parts. Cook for 3 minutes, then turn the heat to low.
• Add the soy sauce, lime juice and most of the green onions, reserving the rest for serving. Stir and allow to cook for 1 minute, then add the sriracha and stir until incorporated. Add a little more sriracha if you want a deeper color and flavor.
• Serve hot in a bowl. Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top and serve with lime wedges.

SPICED CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into quarters through the stem. Trim and discard the core, then separate the head into florets. Place a third of the florets into a food processor and pulse in 2- to 3-second bursts until the cauliflower is finely chopped and has the consistency of couscous. Repeat twice, until all of the cauliflower is chopped. (One large head should yield approximately 8 cups chopped.)
• Combine the cumin, pepper, turmeric, ginger and nutmeg in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon water. Stir well to combine and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds more. Stir in the spice mixture and cook another 30 seconds.
• Add the cauliflower, peas and carrots and stir well. Add some salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowls and garnish with chives.

CRISPY RANCH-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Fill a sheet pan with cauliflower florets. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of olive oil and season with a generous shake of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Shaker. Toss well to coat.
• Roast in a 425-degree oven for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle panko crumbs over the cauliflower and toss lightly. Place back in the oven and continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes more, until the cauliflower is softened and the breadcrumbs are toasted. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve hot.

BACON-RANCH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Toss cauliflower with dressing; spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake 20 min. or until tender.
• Place cauliflower in medium bowl. Add bacon and onions; mix lightly.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a big pan or wok with a lid, then add the ginger and spices. Swirl everything around for a few secs until the spices are aromatic. Reduce the heat, then stir in the cauliflower and some seasoning. Put the lid on and cook for 10 mins or until softened, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the coriander before serving.

SPICY SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together the ranch-style salad dressing, the two hot pepper sauces, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Chill for at least one hour.

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil, garlic and red pepper on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with thyme and toss again.
• Roast until golden and tender, about 15-20 minutes. Watch the cauliflower around the 15 minute time so that it doesn't burn. The cauliflower should be golden not a darker color.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve. Depending on your taste, you can lightly salt the cauliflower before serving.