How long does cauliflower etouffee with andouille [vegan] take to cook?

This main course typically takes 30-45 minutes to prepare and cook.

Can cauliflower etouffee with andouille [vegan] be made ahead?

Yes, you can prep components ahead. Cook fresh when ready to serve.

Can I make cauliflower etouffee with andouille [vegan] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

Why is cauliflower etouffee with andouille [vegan] so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does cauliflower etouffee with andouille [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

13.4K Views 11 years ago

Cauliflower Etouffée With Andouille
[Vegan]

SA By: Sara B. Allen

Author Bio

Sara B. Allen is an avid foodie and adventurous home cook who adopted a plant-based... Read More

Order with Instacart Download Our App

Cauliflower Etouffée With Vegan Andouille [Vegan]

Discover more recipes with these ingredients

Cauliflower Recipes

Cauliflower Etouffée With Vegan Andouille [Vegan]

If you’ve never heard of it before, etouffée is a Cajun/Creole dish from New Orleans that traditionally consists of seafood (usually crawfish) “smothered” in a rich, spicy gravy thickened with a butter-based roux. So, um, unfortunately not such a vegan friendly meal. Given its focus on animal products, I should... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Cauliflower Etouffée With Andouille [Vegan]

1 head of cauliflower
1 tablespoon (or less) olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
1 (.13 gram) packet of saffron powder, divided
1 large pinch of sea salt
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon sherry
1 teaspoon sugar
2 seitan sausages, sliced
1 tablespoon vegan butter or oil of your choice
1 tablespoon flour
1 small white onion, chopped finely
1 small green pepper, chopped finely
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon (or more) paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 splash hot sauce

Order with Instacart Download Our App

How to Prepare Cauliflower Etouffée With Andouille [Vegan]

Preheat over to 375F.
Chop cauliflower into bite size florets. Toss with enough olive oil to coat, and season with Old Bay, a pinch of the saffron powder, and salt. Roast on a cookie sheet for about 45 minutes, checking and stirring every 15 minutes, until all pieces are well-browned.
While the cauliflower is roasting, heat the vegetable broth, sherry, a pinch of saffron, and sugar and bring to a simmer. (I use the sugar to evoke the natural sweetness of seafood).
Heat a splash of olive oil in a large Dutch oven and brown sausage slices, then remove from pan and set aside.
Make roux in same pot: Melt butter in a large Dutch oven, scraping up any browned bits of sausage stuck to the bottom of the pan. Stir in flour gradually until the consistency of gravy, adding a touch more butter if it appears too thick. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the color of butterscotch.
Stir the pepper and onion into the roux and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and season with the rest of the saffron packet, nutritional yeast, and remaining spices.
Add warm broth gradually by the ladle, stirring well until incorporated.
Bring mixture to a simmer, being careful not to allow it to boil. Simmer for at least 15 minutes until the peppers are soft, the onions are no longer visible, and the gravy is thick.
Stir in roasted cauliflower and sausage. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cauliflower time to soak up the gravy.