General Tso's Cauliflower
General Tso's Cauliflower will replace your Chinese take out! A silky sauce seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes, for just a touch of heat, surrounds tender cauliflower for the perfect meatless meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cauliflower florettes
- 1/4 + 1/3 cup water , divided
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tbs. packed brown sugar
- 2 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1 Tbs. Hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbs. minced ginger
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbs. sliced scallion
- 2 Tbs. cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Place cauliflower and 1/4 cup water in non-stick skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until cauliflower is tender crisp, 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine remaining 1/3 cup water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, Hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes in small bowl and stir until cornstarch is dissolved and mixture is blended.
- Uncover cauliflower and stir in sauce mixture. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, until sauce has thickened and cauliflower is tender.
- Top with cilantro leaves and scallion.
Notes
Serve with brown rice or rice noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg