Buffalo Cauliflower with Orzo and Kale
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring spicy buffalo cauliflower paired with creamy orzo and nutritious kale.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- Caesar dressing
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drizzle the roasted cauliflower with buffalo sauce and toss to coat.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet and sauté the chopped kale until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the roasted cauliflower, cooked orzo, sautéed kale, and Caesar dressing in a large serving bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or buffalo sauce as desired.
Notes
Serve warm and consider topping with fresh parsley or a lemon wedge for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: buffalo cauliflower, orzo, kale, vegetarian recipes, comfort food, healthy meals