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General Tso's Cauliflower

by Karissa's Vegan Kitchen

A classic dish found in American Chinese restaurants has turned vegan! With a homemade sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic, General Tso's Cauliflower is a flavorful and delicious dish that's easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Chinese, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 517kcal
Author: Karissa's Vegan Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice uncooked

Cauliflower

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1½ tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Sauce

  • ¾ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Garnish (Optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets and toss in oil, then cornstarch.
  • Spread the cauliflower florets onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, tossing halfway.
  • For the sauce, whisk all ingredients together in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer on medium heat, until the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Toss the cauliflower with the sauce.
  • To serve, put the general tso cauliflower on top of a bed of rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1777mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg