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Sesame Cauliflower Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Sesame Cauliflower recipe offers a deliciously tangy and savory roasted cauliflower dish glazed in a sticky sesame sauce. Roasting the cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness and provides a slightly crispy texture, perfectly complemented by the rich sesame-soy glaze. It’s a flavorful, healthy vegetarian side dish or appetizer with simple ingredients and a quick preparation.

Ingredients

Cauliflower

  • 1-2 heads of cauliflower, chopped into tiny pieces
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free honey
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Optional: 2 tbsp arrowroot (or cornstarch) for thickening

Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for roasting the cauliflower.
  2. Prepare and roast cauliflower: Toss the chopped cauliflower florets with coconut oil to evenly coat them. Spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the cauliflower is slightly golden and crisp on the edges.
  3. Prepare sauce mix: While the cauliflower roasts, combine soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sugar-free honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger paste, and minced garlic in a large saucepan.
  4. Simmer the sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to blend the flavors.
  5. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the water with arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) to form a slurry. Gradually stir this into the simmering sauce. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, becoming glossy and sticky.
  6. Toss cauliflower in sauce: Remove the roasted cauliflower and toss it thoroughly in the thickened sesame sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  7. Finish roasting: Return the sauced cauliflower to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes to set the glaze and finish roasting.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor. Serve warm as a tasty side or snack.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
  • Sugar-free honey is used here to keep the dish low in sugar; regular honey or maple syrup can be substituted if preferred.
  • The arrowroot powder can be substituted with cornstarch if arrowroot is unavailable.
  • Adjust roasting time slightly if using larger or smaller cauliflower florets to avoid burning.
  • This dish is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan by ensuring the honey substitute is plant-based.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/sesame-cauliflower-recipe/