General Tso Cauliflower Recipe
Indulge guilt-free with this easy, baked General Tso Cauliflower! Packed with flavors from hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic – it's your tasty twist on a classic.
Servings: 2 main servings or 4 servings as a side
Calories: 383kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 4 to 6 seeded and stemmed dried red chilies
- Garnish: fresh greens and toasted sesame seeds
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius).
- Place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the canola oil, corn starch, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- Pour this mixture over the cauliflower and toss well to coat.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Turn the cauliflower once halfway through cooking, until tender and golden.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce. Whisk together all sauce ingredients, from the soy sauce to the corn starch, in a bowl.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over low heat.
- Add the chili peppers and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the baked cauliflower and toss well until coated. Then, turn off the heat and transfer the cauliflower to a serving dish.
- Garnish as desired. I like to serve this with some crisp greens added to the plate right before serving. It adds a little textural variety as well as color. This time I used fresh bok choy leaves, but you could also use Chinese cabbage or sliced scallions. I also add some toasted sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage Info:
Store leftover General Tso Cauliflower in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will stay good for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as it may affect the texture and flavor. Reheat it in the oven or microwave. For the oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C) and heat for 10-15 minutes; in the microwave, use a microwave-safe dish and heat for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 1988mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 228mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
