Vegan Blackstone Cooking Plant-Based Ground (Beyond/Impossible) with Cauliflower and Basil
🌱 100% Plant-Based
Cook Time: 4-6 min
Total Time: ~16 min
Temperature: 400°F
Protein: 20g per 4 oz serving
Serves: 2
Diet: Vegan, Plant-Based
Ingredients
- 4 oz (113g) plant-based ground (beyond/impossible)
- 2 cups cauliflower, prepped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for umami
- Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Prep the protein: Treat like ground beef, don't overwork. Keep cold until cooking.
- Season: Toss plant-based ground (beyond/impossible) with 1 tablespoon fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
- Prep vegetables: Wash and cut cauliflower into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Heat: Set to 400°F. Add 1 tablespoon oil.
- Cook protein: Add plant-based ground (beyond/impossible) and cook for 4-6 minutes. Smash burgers work great, season like regular beef
- Add vegetables: Add cauliflower and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-8 minutes.
- Season: Fresh: add at end. Dried: add during cooking. Taste and adjust salt and basil.
- Finish: Add optional soy sauce or lemon juice for brightness. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Highlights
- Protein: 20g per 4 oz serving from plant-based ground (beyond/impossible)
- Fiber: High — from both plant-based ground (beyond/impossible) and cauliflower
- Diet: 100% plant-based, vegan, dairy-free
- Category: Meat Alternatives
Tips for Best Results
- Smash burgers work great, season like regular beef
- Basil tip: Fresh: add at end. Dried: add during cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the cooking surface — work in batches for crispy results.
- For extra protein, serve over quinoa or brown rice.
- Storage: leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated, reheat at 400°F.