Ingredients
Scale
For the dressing:
- 3/4 cup cashews (soaked, drained)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tsps capers
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp white miso
- 4 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup almond milk (can use water)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/3 cup shallots (thinly sliced)
Shiitake bacon: (optional)
- 1 small package shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp vegan Worcestershire
- 2 tsp soy
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Batter:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup white or whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp dijon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head of cauliflower (chopped into medium/large portions)
- 1/2 cup Follow Your Heart vegan parm shreads
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
Other:
- 4 buns
- 1–2 avocados
- 4 cups shredded kale
Instructions
- Shiitake bacon: Wash, thinly slice the mushrooms, keeping the stems, and soak in the ingredients for at least 30 minutes, the longer the better. Place in oven on a baking sheet with aluminum foil on 250 for 30-40 minutes. Rotate midway. Should be slightly crisp, but not overly crisp. Set aside to cool.
- To make the dressing: Soak cashews in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain water, and combine all ingredients in a food processor. (I recommend the Vitamix for the smoothest texture) Blend until smooth and store in the fridge until needed.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut cauliflower into slices discarding the core. Combine almond milk, flour, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, vegan parm, salt/pepper and olive oil in a large bowl. Create a separate bowl with the Panko. Dip the pieces in the batter (let any excess drip off), then coat in Panko, place on a foil lined pan and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- To prep: Top the buns with cauliflower “chicken”, top with dressing, shredded kale, fresh avocado, additional parm, and shiitake bacon, enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1