Description
Crispy baked cauliflower with a sweet and spicy glaze delivers bold Korean-inspired flavors that dance across palates. Perfectly caramelized florets offer a delightful crunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sriracha
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) gluten-free flour or cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame seeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic salt
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting surface.
- Cauliflower Arrangement: Distribute florets in a single layer, allowing ample space between pieces to ensure even caramelization and crisp edges.
- Seasoning Application: Lightly mist florets with cooking spray, then generously dust with garlic salt and pepper, massaging seasonings thoroughly to guarantee complete coverage.
- Roasting Process: Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until florets develop golden-brown edges and reach a tender, succulent consistency.
- Sauce Creation: Simultaneously whisk sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, glossy texture.
- Final Assembly: After removing cauliflower from oven, allow brief cooling, then delicately drizzle and toss with prepared sauce to ensure thorough, elegant coating.
- Presentation: Garnish with finely chopped green onions and a delicate sprinkle of sesame seeds, then serve immediately to preserve maximum crispiness and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Optimize Browning: Spread florets in a single layer with space between each piece to achieve golden, crispy edges.
- Season Strategically: Use hands to evenly distribute garlic salt and pepper, ensuring full flavor coverage on each floret.
- Monitor Roasting Carefully: Watch cauliflower closely during 15-20 minute cooking time to prevent burning while achieving perfect tenderness.
- Sauce Success: Whisk sauce ingredients consistently over medium heat, stirring to prevent burning and create a smooth, rich consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg