Description
A delightful and easy recipe for crispy roasted cauliflower florets coated in a rich, sweet, and savory sticky sesame sauce. This dish is naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and perfect as a main or a side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5g) grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon (15g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30g) sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cauliflower florets with vegetable oil and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into the saucepan and cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove cauliflower from oven and toss with the sticky sesame sauce until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Serve hot as a main dish or side.
Notes
- Crispy Cauliflower Tip: For best results, ensure cauliflower is completely dry before roasting for maximum crispiness.
- Spice Level: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a fiery kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower, Vegan Cauliflower, Gluten-Free Vegan, Easy Cauliflower Recipe, Plant-Based Dinner, Sesame Sauce, Roasted Cauliflower, Healthy Vegan, Asian Cauliflower
