Spicy Peanut Cauliflower Stir Fry

This spicy as you want to make it cauliflower peanut stir-fry is a hearty vegan dinner recipe. Serve it with rice or quinoa or a complete meal!

Course Entree

Cuisine American, Asian

Keyword cauliflower recipes, vegan stir-fry

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Author Marisa Moore

Ingredients

1
head cauliflower

, in bite-sized florets
1 medium
red bell pepper

, sliced
½
cup
smooth peanut butter
1 tsp
grated fresh ginger
2
cloves garlic, grated
2 tbsp
soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp coconut or brown sugar
3 tbsp sesame oil (1 toasted) , divided
2 tbsp hot water (if needed)
½
cup
roasted peanuts

, coarsely chopped
Chopped green onion, cilantro, crushed peanuts

(optional)

Instructions

Whisk the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, sugar, and 2 tablespoons oil until combined. If the sauce is too thick, add hot water - 1 tablespoon at a time. (You can make the sauce while the cauliflower cooks.)
Preheat a large, non-stick sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the cauliflower (in batches if needed). Cook 5 -7 minutes allowing the florets to brown slightly. Reduce heat to medium. Add red pepper slices. Cook just until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add peanut sauce (reserving a ¼ cup for extra dipping). Stir until heated through and the vegetables are well coated.
Remove pan from the heat. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and optional garnishes. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve this cauliflower stir-fry with

Brown rice, quinoa, or chickpea pasta noodles for a filling protein boost. All of these keep the recipe vegan and gluten-free. But you can certainly add any side item you like or even eat it solo.

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