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Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce

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Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce | Easy, crowd-pleasing spicy grilled cauliflower kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce. via @thiswifecooksSpicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce - Easy, crowd-pleasing spicy grilled cauliflower kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce. via @thiswifecooksSpicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce - Easy, crowd-pleasing spicy grilled cauliflower kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce. via @thiswifecooks

Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce

Easy, crowd-pleasing kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce. Perfect for camping or easy grilling at home.

Easy, crowd-pleasing kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices, perfect for camping or easy grilling at home.

Homemade adobo dipping sauce provides a little extra kick for those who like to turn up the heat!

Easy, crowd-pleasing kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce. Perfect for camping or easy grilling at home.

Serve over Cilantro Lime Rice for a pretty color combination and a nice balance of bold and lighter flavors on the plate.

 

Ingredients for Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce:

  • vegan mayonnaise
  • chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
  • lime juice
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • sea salt
  • turbinado sugar
  • dried thyme
  • dried oregano
  • cayenne powder
  • onion powder
  • ground black pepper
  • cauliflower florets
  • olive oil

Easy, crowd-pleasing kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce. Perfect for camping or easy grilling at home.

How to make Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

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      • For the adobo sauce:
      • For the spice blend:
      • For the cauliflower:
  • Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce
      • _For the dipping sauce:_
      • _For the spice blend:_
      • _For the cauliflower:_
      • For the adobo sauce:
      • For the spice blend:
      • For the cauliflower:_

For the adobo sauce:

In a food processor or blender, add vegan mayonnaise, 4 whole chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and lime juice. Blend until sauce reaches a smooth consistency. Set aside.

For the spice blend:

In a small bowl, stir together paprika, garlic powder, salt, sugar, thyme, oregano, cayenne, onion powder, and ground black pepper.

For the cauliflower:

In a large mixing bowl, place cauliflower florets.
 
Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Add spice blend and toss again to coat evenly.
 
Thread cauliflower onto 4 skewers and place on grill.
 
Close lid and cook, approximately 8 minutes on each side, until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
 
Remove from heat, brush with additional adobo sauce,
 
Serve warm.

 

Cheers!

Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo dipping sauce

Easy, crowd-pleasing kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce. Perfect for camping or easy grilling at home.

Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce

Easy, crowd-pleasing spicy grilled cauliflower kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce.
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Servings: 4
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

_For the dipping sauce:_

  • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

_For the spice blend:_

  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon turbinado sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

_For the cauliflower:_

  • 5 cups cauliflower cut into large florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium high heat.

For the adobo sauce:

  • In a food processor or blender, add vegan mayonnaise, 4 whole chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and lime juice. Blend until sauce reaches a smooth consistency. Set aside.

For the spice blend:

  • In a small bowl, stir together paprika, garlic powder, salt, sugar, thyme, oregano, cayenne, onion powder, and ground black pepper.

For the cauliflower:_

  • In a large mixing bowl, place cauliflower florets. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Add spice blend and toss again to coat evenly.
  • Thread cauliflower onto 4 skewers and place on grill. Close lid and cook, approximately 8 minutes on each side, until cauliflower is crisp-tender. Remove from heat, brush with additional adobo sauce,
  • Serve warm.
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Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce | Easy, crowd-pleasing spicy grilled cauliflower kabobs seasoned with a Cajun-inspired blend of spices and served with homemade adobo dipping sauce.

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