Buffalo Cauliflower Chickpea Casserole

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 435˚F.

Step 2

To a mixing bowl add the vegetable broth, buffalo sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until everything is well combined. Mix the cornstarch with water and slowly whisk it into the sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Spread the chickpeas into the bottom of a 9×13 casserole baking dish then top with the cauliflower and celery. Evenly sprinkle the uncooked brown rice on top of everything. Finally, pour the buffalo sauce over the entire dish. Use a wooden spoon if needed to make sure all of the rice is completely covered by the sauce.

Step 4

Cover with aluminum foil, place on the center rack, and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for 20 more minutes.

Step 5

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Top with vegan ranch dressing and enjoy!