Description
Sizzling Spanish-inspired baked cauliflower brings Mediterranean flair to your dinner table. Crispy golden florets dance with smoky paprika and honey, delivering complex flavors that make ordinary vegetables extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame seeds
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic salt
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil spray
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sriracha
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) gluten-free flour or cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting surface.
- Spread cauliflower florets in a single layer, ensuring each piece has ample space for even browning.
- Lightly mist the florets with cooking spray to promote crispy edges and enhance flavor absorption.
- Sprinkle garlic salt and pepper over the cauliflower, using hands to thoroughly distribute seasonings and ensure complete coverage.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and tender texture.
- Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent burning and achieve a rich, thickened consistency.
- After removing cauliflower from the oven, allow a brief cooling period to help sauce adhere better.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over roasted florets, gently tossing to ensure complete and even coating.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crispiness and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp cauliflower gets transformed with a tangy, fiery sauce that balances sweet honey and spicy sriracha for an irresistible vegetable side dish.
- Minimal prep work means you can whip up this restaurant-quality recipe in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or impressive party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg