Kung Pao cauliflower stir fry
By Chatelaine23
PREP TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
Serves
4
Photo, Erik Putz.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce , divided
- 3 tbsp Apera or dry sherry , divided (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 340-g pkgs cauliflower florets , (8 cups)
- 1 tbsp hot chili-garlic sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 large red bell pepper , chopped
- 3 green onions , thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup toasted cashews
Instructions
- COOK rice following package directions. Let stand 10 min, then fluff with a fork.
- COMBINE 2 tbsp soy, 2 tbsp sherry, ginger and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add cauliflower and toss. Combine 3 tbsp water with remaining 1 tbsp soy and 1 tbsp sherry, chili-garlic sauce, sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- HEAT oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add cauliflower and stir-fry until tender-crisp, 5 to 6 min. Add bell pepper and cook until it starts to soften, about 2 min. Stir soy-sherry mixture and pour over vegetables. Add green onions and cashews. Stir until heated through, 1 to 2 min. Remove from heat. Serve over rice.
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Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 295,
- Protein
- 9 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g,
- Fat
- 19 g,
- Fibre
- 7 g,
- Sodium
- 725 mg.
FILED UNDER: Meal Prep summer vegetables Vegetarian
