Amazing Sticky Honey Garlic Cauliflower Recipe
This Amazing Sticky Honey Garlic Cauliflower recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory glaze coating tender roasted cauliflower florets. Perfect as a flavorful vegan side dish or appetizer, it combines honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for an irresistible sticky finish that’s both comforting and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 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)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for even roasting.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer for uniform roasting.
- Roast Cauliflower: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the cauliflower for 20 to 25 minutes. Flip the cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to ensure even tenderness and slight browning.
- Make Sauce: While the cauliflower roasts, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
- Simmer Sauce: Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then remove the saucepan from heat.
- Toss Cauliflower in Sauce: Once the cauliflower is roasted, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently until each piece is evenly coated and sticky.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve the sticky honey garlic cauliflower immediately, garnished generously with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
- The dish is best served immediately to enjoy the crispy texture and sticky glaze.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated but may lose some crispiness.
- For a vegan alternative, use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
Keywords: honey garlic cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, sticky cauliflower, vegetarian side dish, Asian-inspired cauliflower, healthy roasted vegetables
