Description
This Sesame Glazed Cauliflower recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be served as a side or a light main course. The roasted cauliflower is coated in a savory-sweet sesame glaze, creating a dish that is both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Coat the cauliflower: Remove cauliflower from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour sesame glaze over the cauliflower and toss to coat.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add 1 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Serve as a side dish or over rice or quinoa for a light vegetarian meal.
- Air fryer method: Cook cauliflower at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
