Description
These sweet and spicy baked cauliflower bites roast until crisp and then coat in a tangy chili glaze. This recipe makes an easy, flavorful appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower florets in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until they coat evenly. Spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and tender-crisp.
- While the cauliflower roasts, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, cornstarch, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and place it in a clean bowl. Pour the warm sauce over the cauliflower and toss until coated.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and roast for another 5 minutes until the glaze caramelizes slightly.
- Transfer the bites to a serving dish and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- The total cook time is 25 minutes, which includes the two roasting stages.
- Use chili garlic sauce if you prefer a milder heat than sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking/Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired