Description
This Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower is the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Roasted until golden and crispy, cauliflower florets are coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce made from honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a delicious side or main course that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- Cooking oil spray
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
For the Sweet and Spicy Sticky Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp gluten-free flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. - Prepare the Cauliflower:
Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.
Spray the cauliflower with cooking oil and sprinkle with garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat evenly. - Bake the Cauliflower:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cauliflower begins to brown on the edges. Shake the pan halfway through to ensure even roasting. - Make the Sweet and Spicy Sauce:
While the cauliflower is baking, combine all the sauce ingredients (honey, garlic, soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and flour/cornstarch) in a small saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk frequently until the sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. - Coat the Cauliflower:
Once the cauliflower is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Pour the sweet and spicy sauce over the cauliflower and toss until fully coated. - Serve:
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Enjoy your Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of sesame oil to the cauliflower before baking.
- Adjust the level of sriracha for more or less heat.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a little more cornstarch or gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg