Sweet and Savory Glazed Baked Cauliflower

Name: Sweet and Savory Glazed Baked Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: For the Cauliflower:; • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets; • 2 tablespoons olive oil; • 1/2 teaspoon salt; • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; For the Glaze:; • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey or agave); • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); • 1 tablespoon sriracha (or hot sauce of your choice); • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; • 1 teaspoon sesame oil; • 1 clove garlic, minced; • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated or minced; For Garnish:; • Fresh parsley, chopped; • Sesame seeds (optional); • Lemon wedges

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

This baked cauliflower is coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, making it a perfect side dish or appetizer with bold flavors and a crispy texture.

Updated at: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories153 kcal (8%)

Total Fat8.5 g (12%)

Carbs18.6 g (7%)

Sugars14.1 g (16%)

Protein2.3 g (5%)

Sodium861.6 mg (43%)

Fiber1.7 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 headcauliflower

large, cut into florets

2 tablespoonsolive oil

½ teaspoonsalt

0.25 TeaspoonBlack Pepper

¼ cupmaple syrup

or honey or agave

2 tablespoonssoy sauce

or tamari for gluten-free

1 tablespoonsriracha

or hot sauce of your choice

1 tablespoonrice vinegar

1 teaspoonsesame oil

1 clovegarlic

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then spread evenly on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until caramelized.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh parsley, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

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