Description
Spicy Maple Roasted Cauliflower is a bold, flavorful side dish or meatless main featuring crispy roasted cauliflower coated in a sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce. Finished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce of choice
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, tamari, Bragg’s liquid aminos, or low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder, gluten-free flour, or cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, hot sauce, coconut aminos, avocado oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
- Add cauliflower florets to a large bowl and pour the sauce over them. Toss thoroughly to coat each piece.
- Spread coated cauliflower evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, or until starting to turn golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with arrowroot powder (or flour/cornstarch), toss, and spread out again.
- Return to oven and roast an additional 10–12 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Sprinkle roasted cauliflower with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use your favorite hot sauce to adjust the spice level.
- For extra crispiness, broil the cauliflower for the last 1–2 minutes of cooking.
- Pairs well with rice, quinoa, or as a taco or grain bowl filling.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to crisp up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
