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Vegan Kung Pao Cauliflower - Instant Pot
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Vegan Kung Pao Cauliflower - Instant Pot

Vegan Kung Pao Cauliflower - Instant Pot recipe. A tasty alternative to chicken, this easy meal features that same great taste!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Vegan Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese
Search Result: Easy Vegan Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts, Instant Pot Kung Pao
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower
  • 1 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Water
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Roasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water-

Optional- peanuts (½ cup), Chopped Green Onions, and dried chili peppers.

    Instructions

    • Prepare the cauliflower as indicated. Place the cauliflower into the bowl of the instant pot.
      In a small bowl, use a whisk or a fork to combine the ginger, garlic, the half cup of water, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and the sesame oil. Pour this over the cauliflower and toss the cauliflower in it.
    • Close and lock the lid on the instant pot. Set the steam valve Sealing. Cook on manual, high pressure for two minutes. Then release the pressure immediately.
      Carefully open the lid and scoop out the cauliflower, placing it into a large bowl.
    • Set the pressure to sauté mod. Then in a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch with the remaining water (two tablespoons) before transferring it to the pot with the leftover ingredients.
      Simmer until the sauce thickens (one to two minutes).
      Top the cauliflower as desired with peanuts, green onions or the dried chili peppers.

    Recipe Notes

    *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
    - see post for alternatives
    Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
    See DiyandFun.com for details on this recipe.
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    originally posted:

    June 13, 2022
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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