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Baked General Tso's Cauliflower Recipe
This general tso's cauliflower is a healthy vegetarian version of a Chinese takeout favorite. Cauliflower florets are baked instead of fried, then tossed in an irresistible sticky-sweet sauce with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve it with rice for a delicious light meal that's ready in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
The Cauliflower
- 1 1 large cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 4 green onions sliced
The Sauce
- 1 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
- 3 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 2 tablespoons EACH: honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce gluten-free if needed
- ½ ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1702mg
(71%)
Potassium
1474mg
(42%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
209mg
(232%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% 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.