Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors with this delicious Sweet Spicy Baked Cauliflower recipe. Tender cauliflower florets are roasted to perfection and then coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze that will keep you coming back for more. It’s a great dish to serve as a side or appetizer, and it’s vegan and gluten-free for all to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons sriracha or other hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Garnish (optional):
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Roast cauliflower: Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Make glaze: In a saucepan, combine honey (or maple syrup), sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Thicken glaze (optional): Add cornstarch slurry for a thicker sauce, cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Coat cauliflower: Transfer roasted cauliflower to a bowl, pour the glaze over, toss to coat evenly.
- Finish in oven: Return to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha to your heat preference.
- This dish pairs well as an appetizer or side dish, and goes great with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
