AIR-FRYER VEGAN BUTTER CAULIFLOWER

Air-Fryer Vegan Butter Cauliflower image

If you follow a vegetarian diet or simply love Indian butter chicken, I encourage you to try this vegan version made with cauliflower. If you're not following a plant-based diet, you can substitute cubed chicken for the cauliflower with good results. -Mihaela Metaxa-Albu, London, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional: Hot cooked rice, naan flatbreads and lime wedges

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; toss to coat. In batches if necessary, place cauliflower in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until brown and crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, garam masala, curry powder and, if desired, cayenne pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in cauliflower; sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with rice, naan and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 27g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.