How long should I bake the cauliflower for?

Bake the cauliflower for 10 minutes, flip it and then bake for 5 - 10 minutes more. Your cauliflower will be dark brown in some spots and should be cooked though.

How can I make my sauce thicker?

To make your sauce thicker, simmer it for a couple minutes more. If it is still not thick enough, add an additional mix of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water.

How can I make my sauce more sour or sweet?

Taste the sauce when done and adjust accordingly: to make it more sour, add additional apple cider vinegar; to make it sweeter, add maple syrup.

Baked Sweet & Sour Cauliflower {30 Minute Recipe}

Name: Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets); 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (divided (or tapioca flour)); ¼ cup pure maple syrup; ⅓ cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos, tamari sauce); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Description

This sweet and sour cauliflower is oven baked cauliflower coated in a classic sticky sweet and sour sauce. It's a twist on a takeout classic that's lighter, healthier, and vegan.

Ingredients

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1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (divided (or tapioca flour))
¼ cup pure maple syrup
⅓ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos, tamari sauce)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
Prepare the cauliflower: remove any leaves from the cauliflower and chop into bite-sized florets. In a medium bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil. Then toss the cauliflower with 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Bake the cauliflower: add the cauliflower in one layer on a foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake for 5 - 10 minutes more, until the cauliflower is browned (it will be dark brown in some spots) and cooked through.
Make the sauce: as the cauliflower cooks, make the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and garlic powder.
Cook the sauce: in a small skillet over medium high heat, bring the sauce to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Pour this mixture into the sauce and simmer 3 - 5 more minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
Serve: in a large bowl, gently toss the cauliflower in the sauce. Optionally, serve with a side of white rice and topped with green onions & sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Calories: 229
Sugar: 24.2
Sodium: 1229
Fat: 9.6
Saturated Fat: 1.4
Carbohydrates: 35.3
Fiber: 2.5
Protein: 4

Keywords: asian inspired, cauliflower, dinner, sweet and sour, takeout