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Sweet and Sour Cashew Cauliflower

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Almond meal is available at most grocers. It’s usually sold along with the natural foods or gluten-free products.

I served on pasta, could also do rice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond meal (finely ground almonds)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry ground ginger
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/2 cup of the juice)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup cashews

Details

Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from washingtonpost.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix together the almond meal, garlic powder, salt, pepper and ginger. In a second, larger bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites with a fork until frothy. Add the cauliflower florets to the egg whites, then toss until evenly coated. Pour off and discard any excess egg white in the bowl.

A little at a time, sprinkle the almond mixture over the cauliflower, tossing the cauliflower to coat. Continue sprinkling and tossing until the florets are well coated with the almond mixture. Arrange the florets on the prepared baking sheet, then lightly mist them with cooking spray. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high, combine the pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and hot sauce. Simmer, stirring often, until reduced by about a third, about 5 minutes. In a small glass, stir together the cornstarch and water, then add to the pan. Stir and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.

When the cauliflower is done, divide it between 4 serving plates, then spoon the sauce over it. Sprinkle each serving with cashews.

Nutrition information per serving: 620 calories; 270 calories from fat (44 percent of total calories); 30 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 81 g carbohydrate; 12 g fiber; 53 g sugar; 20 g protein; 1120 mg sodium.

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