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Sweet & sour cauliflowe­r with rice

Prep 10 minutes ● Cook 25 minutes

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SERVES 4

● 1 large cauliflowe­r, broken into florets

● 1 small onion, cut into wedges

● 1 red and 1 green pepper, both deseeded and cut into 3 cm strips

● 2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced

● ½ tbsp vegetable oil

● 2 tbsp light soy sauce

● 2 tbsp cornflour

● 60 g reduced-sugar tomato ketchup

● ½ x 435 g tin pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved ● 3 tbsp rice vinegar

● 2 x 250 g pouches microwave basmati rice

● 2 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced, to serve

PREHEAT the oven to 200 c/ fan 180 c/gas mark 6. Put the cauliflowe­r, onion, peppers, and garlic on a large baking tray, drizzle over the oil and toss to coat. Roast for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce and cornflour in a small bowl. Put the mixture in a non-stick wok or frying pan set over a medium heat, then whisk in the ketchup, pineapple juice, vinegar and 350 ml water. Simmer the mixture for 4- 5 minutes until thickened, then add the roasted vegetables and the pineapple. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until everything is coated in the sauce. Prepare the rice according to pack instructio­ns, then divide between bowls. Top with the sweet and sour cauliflowe­r. Garnish with the spring onions.

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