Cauliflower & Broccoli “Wings”

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Wings

• 1 head cauliflower or broccoli (or both!), cut into small florets

• A handful of red grapes or 3–5 soaked dates

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp sea salt (adjust if needed)

• ½ tsp chili flakes

Raw Mushroom Dip

• 1 handful soaked cashew nuts (or any nut of your choice) (2-3 hours soaked)

• 1 handful mushrooms

• 2–3 garlic cloves

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp sea salt (add more if needed)

• ½ cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
  
  
  
  

  Directions

  1. Prep the Veggies

     • Wash the cauliflower or broccoli and dry with a tea towel.

     • Place in a large mixing bowl.

  2. Make the Marinade

     • In a food processor, blend grapes or dates, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, sea salt, and chili flakes.

     • If the liquid is too runny, add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (or other raw flour) to thicken.

     • Taste and adjust salt carefully—the dehydration process will concentrate the flavours and the water to salt ratio. Essentially, don't over do the salt here!

  3. Coat the Vegetables

     • Pour the marinade over the cauliflower and/or broccoli and mix well so all pieces are coated.

  4. Dehydrate the “Wings”

     • Place the coated florets evenly on dehydrator trays lined with baking paper.

     • Set temperature to 40–45°C (104–113°F) and dehydrate for 8 hours, flipping halfway.

     • Tip: Dehydrate overnight for convenience. You can do 6 hours at 40°C (104°F), then flip in the morning and raise to 45°C (113°F) for 2 hours for extra warmth.

  5. Make the Mushroom Dip

     • Blend soaked nuts, mushrooms, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and ½ cup water until smooth. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.

     • Pour into a small bowl and set aside.

  6. Serve

     • Plate the dehydrated cauliflower/broccoli wings and serve with the mushroom dip.

     • Enjoy immediately!