Description
This Sesame Glazed Cauliflower Recipe is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. Roasted to perfection and coated in a savory sesame glaze, it’s a perfect side dish or main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sesame Glaze:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Make sesame glaze: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Coat cauliflower: Toss roasted cauliflower in the glaze. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Great as a side dish, over rice, or in lettuce wraps.
- You can add chili flakes or sriracha to the glaze for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
