Sweet and Sour Cauliflower

cauliflower olive oil garlic powder onion powder soy sauce tomato paste apple cider vinegar maple syrup cornstarch sesame seeds

This vegan Sweet and Sour Cauliflower is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthy meal. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and then tossed in a sweet and sour sauce made with tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame seeds. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that's sure to please vegans and meat-eaters alike. Plus, it can be made in less than 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner option. Serve it over brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Vegan Sweet and Sour Cauliflower

Ingredients:

1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of maple syrup
2 tablespoons of water
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 tablespoons of sesame seeds

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and soy sauce.
Toss until evenly coated.
Spread cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and water.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes, until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds.
Once the cauliflower is done baking, transfer to a large bowl.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the cauliflower and toss until evenly coated.
Serve warm.

Tips:

If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute with white wine vinegar or rice vinegar.
If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute with chopped peanuts or cashews.