Kung Pao Cauliflower Recipe: Easy and Flavorful Vegan Delight
Create a delicious, vegan-friendly Kung Pao Cauliflower that is bursting with flavor and easy to make for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender and slightly browned.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower, add peanuts and red pepper flakes, and stir well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, adjust the red pepper flakes to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Kung Pao, Cauliflower, Vegan Recipe, Easy Dinner, Plant-based