Sweet & Sour Cauliflower (Oil-Free)
Sweet & Sour Cauliflower is the cauliflower version of the classic dish. Cauliflower and peppers covered in a thick, sweet sauce.
Author:
Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table
Serves:
4
Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
35
minutes
TOtal:
45
minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Heads Cauliflower, cut into small florets
- ½ Cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Cornstarch
- ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Liquid Aminos
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, small diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, small diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, small diced
- Toppings: Sesame Seeds, Sliced Scallions
- White Rice, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the cauliflower florets. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake 25-30 minutes until starting to brown.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, ketchup, liquid aminos, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and half of the sauce. Sauté, using the sauce as the cooking liquid, until the veggies are soft.
- When the cauliflower is ready, add it to the pan along with the remaining sauce. Stir to coat. Serve over rice. Enjoy!