Description
Make Sticky Honey Garlic Cauliflower for a plant-based dish that captures those irresistible takeout flavors. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and wonderfully sticky. You will love how easy it is to make this satisfying vegetarian meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil on the prepared baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer.
- Roast the cauliflower for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly browned.
- While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it simmers and thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Once the cauliflower is roasted, transfer it to a large bowl.
- Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the roasted cauliflower. Toss gently until every piece is evenly coated and sticky.
- Serve immediately, garnished generously with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra crispy cauliflower, toss the florets with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch before coating with olive oil and roasting.
- Adjust the amount of honey or soy sauce to match your preferred level of sweetness or saltiness.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, let the sauce simmer a minute longer or mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk it into the simmering sauce until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 600mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 7g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg