Sukiyaki Cauliflower

Sukiyaki Cauliflower is a flavorful, low-carb twist on the traditional Japanese dish, featuring tender cauliflower instead of rice. This delightful mix of vegetables, tofu, and savory broth offers a satisfying meal that is both healthy and delicious.

Sukiyaki Cauliflower
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
290 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower - 300 grams, cut into small florets
  • Firm tofu - 200 grams, diced
  • Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
  • Green onions - 3, chopped
  • Soy sauce - 60 ml
  • Mirin - 30 ml
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Vegetable broth - 250 ml
  • Sugar substitute (such as erythritol) - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Spinach - 100 grams, fresh

Steps

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the diced tofu to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cauliflower florets, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, vegetable broth, and sugar substitute, then pour this mixture over the vegetables in the skillet.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
  6. Add the fresh spinach and chopped green onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  7. Serve the Sukiyaki Cauliflower warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from the vegetables.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

JapaneseLow CarbRice Dish