Spicy Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Peanut Sauce
Spicy Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
For the Spicy Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower, medium head, cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, creamy, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, to thin
For Assembly and Toppings
- 1 butter lettuce, large head, leaves separated and washed
- 2 green onions, stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss well until the cauliflower is evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and slightly caramelized, flipping the florets halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the creamy peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the natural peanut butter, low-sodium tamari, rice vinegar, lime juice, pure maple syrup, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha. Add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Arrange the washed and separated butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Once roasted, transfer the spicy cauliflower to a bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
To assemble the wraps, spoon a generous amount of the spicy roasted cauliflower into each lettuce cup. Drizzle generously with the creamy peanut sauce and top with thinly sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, and shredded carrots.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for a burst of fresh flavor.
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Spicy Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
For the Spicy Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower, medium head, cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, creamy, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, to thin
For Assembly and Toppings
- 1 butter lettuce, large head, leaves separated and washed
- 2 green onions, stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss well until the cauliflower is evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and slightly caramelized, flipping the florets halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the creamy peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the natural peanut butter, low-sodium tamari, rice vinegar, lime juice, pure maple syrup, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha. Add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Arrange the washed and separated butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Once roasted, transfer the spicy cauliflower to a bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
To assemble the wraps, spoon a generous amount of the spicy roasted cauliflower into each lettuce cup. Drizzle generously with the creamy peanut sauce and top with thinly sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, and shredded carrots.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for a burst of fresh flavor.