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Sticky Honey Garlic Cauliflower

Sticky Honey Garlic Cauliflower: Irresistibly Sweet and Crispy

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Sticky Honey Garlic Cauliflower is a quick, gluten-free vegetarian dish that combines sweet garlic sauce and crispy cauliflower for an irresistible taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower Cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Dark sesame oil preferred
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated, or ground ginger as substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Freshly sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread florets on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and tender.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Heat the sauce over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened, without boiling.
  6. Combine the roasted cauliflower in a mixing bowl with the warm honey garlic sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Transfer the glazed cauliflower to a serving platter, garnishing with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For added crispiness, toss cauliflower florets lightly with cornstarch before roasting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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