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Rainbow Cauliflower Casserole With Thai Peanut Chicken

This Rainbow Cauliflower Casserole is a colorful, nutritious delight! Packed with vibrant veggies and creamy Thai peanut sauce, it's a family favorite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds cauliflower (roughly chopped, about 7 heaping cups)
  • 8 ounces chicken breast
  • 0.5 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 cup peanut butter powder
  • 0.25 cup natural peanut butter (plus 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce (plus 1 teaspoon for garnish, if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 large lime (juice)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup snow peas (halved)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (finely chopped)
  • 0.75 cup carrot (thinly sliced, about 1 large carrot)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (minced, plus additional for garnish)
  • diced green onion (for garnish)
  • toasted peanuts (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large casserole dish
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your casserole cooks evenly and thoroughly.
  2. In a large pot, steam the chopped cauliflower until it is just tender, about 5-7 minutes. You want it to be cooked but still firm enough to hold its shape in the casserole.
  3. While the cauliflower is steaming, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of oil, then add the chicken breast. Season with salt and cook until it is no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet, let it cool slightly, and then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine light coconut milk, peanut butter powder, natural peanut butter, fish sauce, sriracha, coconut sugar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust the spiciness by adding more sriracha if desired.
  5. In a large casserole dish, combine the steamed cauliflower, chopped chicken, snow peas, red bell pepper, red cabbage, carrot, and minced cilantro. Pour the peanut sauce over the top and gently mix everything together until well combined.
  6. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  7. Once out of the oven, let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Garnish with additional cilantro, diced green onion, and toasted peanuts before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to mix and match veggies according to what's in season or available.
  • This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer.
  • Adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your taste by varying the amount of sriracha.