Description
Sticky sesame cauliflower is a delightful, healthy dish featuring roasted cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce. This recipe transforms ordinary vegetables into an impressive gourmet experience, perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights at home. With vibrant flavors and a stunning presentation, sticky sesame cauliflower is sure to impress your family and friends while adding a nutritious touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head fresh cauliflower (about 4 cups, chopped into florets)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with sesame oil, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and sriracha (if using) until well coated.
- Spread the coated cauliflower evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While roasting, prepare the sticky sauce by combining additional soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, and sriracha in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
- Once roasted, drizzle the sticky sauce over the cauliflower, toss gently to coat, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg