Kung Pao Roasted Cauliflower

Sesame Rice
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Ingredients

  • 2 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower florets, halved
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ (10-oz) pkg frozen seasoning blend (diced onion, bell peppers, and celery), thawed
  • 1 (8-oz) can sliced water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1½ Tbsp Asian chili garlic sauce (or use Sambal Oelek)
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup roasted, salted cashews

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Toss together cauliflower and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until almost tender. Stir in onion mix and water chestnuts. Bake 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together water, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cauliflower mixture.
  3. Sprinkle with nuts; serve over Sesame Rice recipe.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ tsp salt 
  • 1 green onion, chopped 

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in sesame seeds and green onions while warm.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
220
136
356
Fat (g) 14 2 16
Sat. Fat (g) 3 0 3
Protein (g) 7 4 11
Carb (g) 20 24 44
Fiber (g) 4 3 7
Sodium (mg) 641 200 841

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