Baked General Tso's Cauliflower Recipe
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Baked General Tso's Cauliflower Recipe
Description
Cauliflower florets are tossed with oil and cornstarch to create a crispy exterior when baked at high heat. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared by sautéing ginger and garlic in sesame oil, then combining hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili flakes, and cornstarch. The roasted cauliflower is then coated in this thick, glossy sauce.
The dish balances sweetness from honey and hoisin with acidity from rice vinegar and heat from chili flakes, complementing the mild roasted cauliflower. The sesame seeds and green onions add texture and freshness. It is served immediately to retain crispness.
Ingredients
The Cauliflower
- 1 large cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 green onions sliced
The Sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey gluten-free if needed, each
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl and toss with the oil and then the cornstarch. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce. Add the sesame oil to a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring them to a boil. Whisk until smooth and thick.
- Once the cauliflower has browned, remove it from the oven and place it in a large bowl. Toss with the sauce and then the sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1702mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1474mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 209mg | 232% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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