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Maple Sriracha Cauliflower

Maple sriracha cauliflower florets roasted and glazed with sesame seeds on a baking sheet
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Crispy roasted cauliflower florets coated in a sticky, caramelized maple sriracha glaze. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into even bite-sized florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and allow it to fully preheat before adding cauliflower.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until every piece is evenly coated.
  3. Spread cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet without overcrowding. Use two pans if the sheet looks full.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping florets halfway through at the 12-minute mark, until golden-brown with caramelized edges.
  5. While cauliflower roasts, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl until fully combined.
  6. Remove cauliflower from oven and pour glaze over the hot florets. Toss gently with tongs to coat every piece evenly.
  7. Return to oven and roast for another 5-10 minutes until the glaze is bubbly, sticky, and caramelized. Watch closely as maple syrup can burn quickly.
  8. Let rest 2-3 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • Reduce sriracha to 1 tablespoon for a milder version. The maple sweetness comes through even more at lower heat levels.
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the cauliflower will steam instead of crisp. Two pans are always better than one crowded pan.
  • Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. The real maple syrup caramelizes properly and gives a much deeper, richer flavor to the glaze.

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