Kung Pao Roasted Cauliflower
Sesame Rice
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower florets, halved
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- ½ (8-oz) pkg chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery mix (or use ½ cup frozen seasoning blend)
- ½ cup water
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp Asian chili garlic paste (such as Sambal Oelek; see Note)
- ½ Tbsp cornstarch
- ½ Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup roasted, salted cashews
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Toss together cauliflower and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until almost tender. Stir in onion mix. Bake 5 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, whisk together water, soy sauce, chili paste, cornstarch, and brown sugar in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cauliflower mixture.
- Sprinkle with nuts; serve over Sesame Rice recipe.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ cup long-grain brown rice
- 1½ tsp toasted sesame seeds
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 green onion, chopped
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in sesame seeds and green onions while warm.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
212
|
136
|
348
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Carb (g) | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 638 | 200 | 838 |
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