Dinner

Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower

Recipe by Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals
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Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower

About This Recipe

Easy vegetarian cauliflower recipe that's full of flavor and the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Makes an amazing appetizer or a side dish option.

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • as needed Cooking Oil Spray
  • to taste Garlic Salt or garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as desired Green Onions, sliced
    for garnish
  • as desired Sesame Seeds (white or black)
    for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves
  • 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce or coconut amino
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha, or another hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Gluten-free flour or cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer onto the prepared baking tray and spray with cooking oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper, and using your hands toss well to coat.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until it starts to brown on the edges.
  4. While cauliflower is cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients into a small saucepan and whisk until well incorporated.
  5. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Once the cauliflower has finished baking, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  7. Pour the sauce over and toss until fully coated. Top with green onions and sesame seeds and enjoy!

💡 Notes & Tips

  • You may want to cook the cauliflower to whatever crispiness you prefer.
  • The sauce should be cooked well enough to get it thick. You do not want a watery sauce. So, I recommend using cornstarch if you can.
  • Make sure to space the cauliflower out so it can get crispy (don't overcrowd the pan).
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Air fryer method: Air fry at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, opening halfway to toss.
  • This recipe is not keto due to the sweet and spicy sauce.
Source: This recipe is from Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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