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Cauliflower and chickpeas

General Tso’s Cauliflower & Chickpeas

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head Cauliflower chopped
  • 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 ⁄2 c Oat Flour OR Chickpea Flour
  • 1 ⁄2 c Vegetable Stock for the batter
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Vegetable Stock or Water for sautéing
  • For the sauce
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Vegetable Stock
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 T Ginger minced
  • 2 Scallions chopped
  • 1 T Red Chili Flakes optional
  • 1 T Maple Syrup
  • 2 T Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 3 T Tamari
  • 1 T Arrowroot Powder + 1 T Water

For the garnish

  • Chopped Scallions
  • 1 cup Brown Rice
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Chili Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and chop the produce accordingly. Line 1 baking tray and preheat your oven to 425 ̊F.
  • In a bowl add the vegetable stock and oat flour. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip the florets into the batter, and then lie evenly on your baking tray. Add the chickpeas to the baking tray as well. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Set a large pan or skillet to medium heat. Then, add garlic, ginger, and onion.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes. Then, add 1⁄2 cup vegetable stock (or water), tamari, maple syrup, and rice wine vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Then, add your arrowroot slurry, and stir until thickened, about 1 minute more.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Toss the cauliflower and chickpeas in the sauce, and the place the them back in the oven for another 20 minutes.
  • Serve with brown rice, and top with sesame seeds and scallions. Enjoy!