Description
Sticky sesame cauliflower is a crowd-pleasing dish that elevates humble cauliflower into a crispy, flavorful delight. Coated in a sweet and savory sesame glaze, these golden florets are perfect as an appetizer or a nutritious side for any meal. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds without stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and sesame oil.
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup (120g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg