Black Bean & Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl with Avocado Crema

Last Updated on August 15, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

Big on flavor while created with healthy vegan ingredients, this Black Bean & Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl with Avocado Crema recipe is a keeper. Roasted cauliflower florets get coated in homemade buffalo sauce, paired with warm black beans, shredded cabbage, & a dairy-free avocado crema. This plant-based meal will level up your weeknight evening!

If you’re not healthfully obsessed with buffalo cauliflower, you will be after you take your first bite into this plant-based meal. Along with the bold batch of the florets, the pairings of warm black beans, fresh cabbage, & a dairy-free avocado crema up the ante to your weeknight! 

The combination of ingredients in this bowl is truly mouthwatering, & it will be on repeat!

Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl Recipe

• Seamless to Make: The greatest weeknight meal, as it’s ready in 30 minutes or less.
• Bold & Delicious: Thanks to the buffalo-coated cauliflower florets, this bowl is big on flavor at every bite.
• Amazing for Meal Prep: This Black Bean & Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl with Avocado Crema stores well in the fridge, making it a great vegan recipe to meal prep for healthy dinners throughout the week.

Ingredients

• Organic Black Beans: Full of healthy fats & plant-based protein. 
• Organic Cauliflower Florets: Fresh or frozen will do.
• Organic Hot Sauce: I love Erewhon Original Hot Sauce, as it’s made with clean organic ingredients & not too spicy.
• Organic Seasonings: Organic garlic powder, sea salt & black pepper.
• Organic Macadamia Nut Oil: This is my favorite oil to use for the homemade buffalo sauce. Not only can it withstand high-heat temperatures, but it also has a rich, buttery flavor without being too overpowering. 
• Organic Slaw: Store-bought slaw or shredded cabbage both work, as it’s coated with some of the crema.
• Organic Avocado Crema: It’s creamy, herby, & the perfect condiment to pair with this bowl.

How to Make

1. Buffalo Sauce. In a bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together.
2. Cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F & line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the cauliflower florets & toss with the buffalo sauce. Transfer to the oven & roast for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway. 
3. Avocado Crema. Using a high-speed blender, food processor, or an immersion blender, add the crema ingredients & blend until smooth. If needed, add more spring water to achieve a thick yet creamy consistency.
4. Slaw. In a mixing bowl, combine the slaw with ⅓ of the crema until it’s well coated. 
5. Assemble. Divide the buffalo cauliflower, warm black beans, slaw, & avocado crema between bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro & enjoy!

Tips for Making this Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl Perfectly

• Organic Macadamia Nut Oil: This is my favorite oil to use for the homemade buffalo sauce. Not only can it withstand high-heat temperatures, but it also has a rich, buttery flavor without being too overpowering. 
• Organic Hot Sauce: I love Erewhon Original Hot Sauce, as it’s made with clean organic ingredients & not too spicy. (You can order it too).
• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Be sure to use a plain flavor as well as a clean brand. Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.

Storing & Reheating

As mentioned above, this Black Bean & Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl with Avocado Crema is the perfect healthy vegan recipe for leftovers & meal prep!

Storing. Transfer ingredients to separate airtight glass containers. The crema & slaw will last up to 2 days. The black beans & buffalo cauliflower will last up to 4 days.

Reheating. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the black beans & buffalo cauliflower to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for about 10–15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the remaining bowl ingredients.

More Vegan Bowl Recipes You’ll Love

• Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Bowl
• Black Bean & Baby Potato Fajita Bowl
• Roasted Cauliflower & Pinto Bean Fajita Sheet Pan with Avocado Crema
• BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowl
• Enchilada Cauliflower & Black Bean Fajita Bowl with Jalapeño Crema

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Xoxo.

CMG.

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