Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
An easy to make vegan meal that’s perfect to satisfy that sweet and sour chicken craving! A delicious vegan fake-out take-out weeknight dinner!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 738kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup oil + 3 tablespoons divided
For the sauce:
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tbs corn starch + 2 tbs water
- For serving: sesame seeds green onion, and rice/ quinoa
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Place the cauliflower in a large plastic baggie (you can also do this in a large bowl) and toss in the salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the oil. Give it a good shake to coat the cauliflower and then add in the 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Toss again until covered in the cornstarch.
- Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add in the cauliflower and fry for about 5 minutes, tossing to cook on all sides. Once done, place on the baking sheet.
- Make the sauce by whisking together the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic salt, and corn starch + water. Pour the sauce over top of the cauliflower and toss.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is just starting to get crispy.
- Serve with sesame seeds, green onion, and ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2538mg | Potassium: 1148mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 140mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
