Description
A delicious and healthy Sesame Glazed Cauliflower recipe featuring roasted cauliflower florets tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions. This easy-to-make dish combines crispy baked cauliflower with a flavorful glaze perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 small head cauliflower, chopped (6 1/2 cups florets)
Sesame Glaze Sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp powdered ginger
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
- 1/4 cup water
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Scallions
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Cut the cauliflower into florets ensuring one side of each floret is flat for even roasting. Arrange them evenly on a baking pan in a single layer.
- Bake Cauliflower: Bake the cauliflower for 10 minutes, then flip the florets to the other side using a spatula or tongs. Bake an additional 10 minutes until the cauliflower is tender with slightly crispy edges.
- Make Sauce: While the cauliflower bakes, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, maple syrup (or honey/agave), rice vinegar, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, and powdered ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch (or arrowroot) in 1/4 cup water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk this slurry into the boiling sauce and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Coat Cauliflower: Once the cauliflower is baked, pour the thickened sesame glaze over the florets and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. For extra crispiness, optionally place the coated cauliflower under a broiler for about 1 minute, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed cauliflower to a serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
- You can substitute cornstarch with arrowroot for a gluten-free thickener.
- Broiling is optional but adds a nice crispy finish to the dish.
- Adjust the sweetness or acidity of the sauce by varying the amount of maple syrup or rice vinegar to your taste preference.
