Description
This Spicy Cauliflower Stir-Fry is a vibrant, flavorful vegan main course featuring tender cauliflower florets and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty sauce with soy, sriracha, and hoisin. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this quick stir-fry packs a satisfying punch of heat and umami, served best over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, preparing the pan for stir-frying the vegetables.
- Cook Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the hot skillet and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes until they begin to brown and soften nicely.
- Add Peppers and Onions: Incorporate the sliced red bell pepper and red onion into the pan and continue stir-frying for another 3 to 4 minutes until all vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in Aromatics: Mix in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant, ensuring the flavors infuse the vegetables well.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce over the vegetables and toss everything to coat evenly.
- Simmer Sauce: Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes more, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and cling to the vegetables beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For added protein, toss in tofu or edamame during the stir-fry.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes to suit your preferred spice level.
- Roasting the cauliflower beforehand can add a deeper, richer flavor to the dish.
