Baked cauliflower is incredibly versatile- and with this delicious sweet and sour sauce, you won’t even miss the meat!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Sweet & Sour Cauliflower
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 476kcal
Ingredients
1cuplong-grain rice
4cupcauliflower, florets
3tablespoonoil, avocado
Sauce
1/2cupsugar
1/3cupvinegar, cider
2tablespoonsoy sauce, gluten free
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4cupketchup
1tablespooncornstarch
2tablespoonwater
Serve With
1stalkgreen onion
1tablespoonsesame seeds
Instructions
Cook rice as directed on package. Cover and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil.
Cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Add to a ziplock bag with avocado oil; shake to coat.
Spread cauliflower onto lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until they become slightly browned. Switch oven to broil setting and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
Add first 7 sauce ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water, allowing to fully dissolve. Pour into sauce mixture, whisk together. Continue cooking until thickened, and then reduce the heat to low.
Once cauliflower is done, add to a large bowl with the sauce and toss to coat.
Serve cauliflower with rice, topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.