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Sweet & Sour Cauliflower

Quick and easy, this tasty vegan Sweet & Sour Cauliflower recipe will soon become a family favourite. My kids love it and always ask for more.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Family Meals, Kids’ Favourites, Quick & Easy
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 321 kcal

Equipment

large bowl
oven tray
small pan

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 675 g cauliflower florets
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp cornflour
  • 227 g can of pineapple chunks
  • 200 g can chickpeas

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE:

  • 1 Tbsp cornflour
  • 4 Tbsp ketchup
  • 5 Tbsp sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 grated garlic cloves
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of chilli powder

TOPPINGS:

  • spring onion
  • chilli flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 220°C - 425°F/ fan oven 200°C / gas 7.
  • If needed, cut the cauliflower florets into medium chunks. Place them in a large bowl. Toss in vegetable oil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cornflour on top and toss again until the cauliflower florets are well coated all over. Spread cauliflower florets on an oven tray. Bake for 15-20mins until tender (make sure not to overcook the cauliflower so it holds its shape when you mix the sweet and sour sauce).
    675 g cauliflower florets , 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp cornflour
  • Drain pineapple chunks and pour the juice in a small bowl. Dilute 1 Tbsp of cornflour in the pineapple juice.
    227 g can of pineapple chunks, 1 Tbsp cornflour
  • Place pineapple and cornflour mixture in a small pan. Add the rest of the sweet & sour sauce ingredients above. Heat all together and whisk until the sauce has thickened.
    4 Tbsp ketchup, 5 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of chilli powder, 2 grated garlic cloves
  • When cauliflower is done, pour the sweet & sour sauce over it. Add drained pineapple chunks and chickpeas. Carefully mix all together. Serve with rice topped with chopped spring onions and some extra chilli flakes.
    200 g can chickpeas , spring onion, chilli flakes

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 840mgPotassium: 729mgFiber: 7gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 88mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg

Find this recipe online:

Sweet & Sour Cauliflower

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/sweet-sour-cauliflower-vegan/