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Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower

Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower: Your New Favorite Dish

Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower features crispy, caramelized florets drizzled with a sticky sauce that balances sweetness and heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower Fresh florets yield the best texture and flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Vital for enhancing flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to spice preference.
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Using fresh garlic intensifies the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can work in a pinch.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for desired heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust to heat tolerance.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Balances sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Enhances aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger Fresh ginger elevates flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with water For thickening the sauce.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
  3. Spread seasoned cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a saucepan, combine honey (or maple syrup), soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat until simmering.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Once roasted, toss the cauliflower with the sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra stickiness, return coated cauliflower to the oven for 5 minutes. Adjust sriracha based on your heat tolerance.

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