Baked General Tso's Cauliflower Recipe
This general tso's cauliflower is a lighter 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!
Ingredients
The Cauliflower
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, sliced
The Sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons EACH: honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
- 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.1 large cauliflower, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 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.1 tablespoon finely minced ginger, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons EACH: honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon chili flakes, ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 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.1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 4 green onions
Serving: 1 serving = ½ of the recipe, Calories: 370kcal, Carbohydrates: 64g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 1702mg, Potassium: 1474mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 36g, Vitamin A: 390IU, Vitamin C: 209mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 4mg