Sweet and Sour Cauliflower

Sweet and Sour Cauliflower is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines the crispiness of cauliflower with a tangy sauce, making it a delightful low-carb alternative to traditional rice dishes. Perfectly balanced, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious, making it a great option for any meal.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower florets - 300 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Erythritol or low-carb sweetener - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse and cut the cauliflower into small florets. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the cauliflower for about 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the blanched cauliflower, diced red and green bell peppers to the pan, and stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, erythritol, cornstarch, and water to create the sweet and sour sauce.
5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and K.
• Low in calories and carbohydrates, making it suitable for weight management.

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