Description
This Sweet Spicy Baked Cauliflower recipe is a flavorful and healthy side dish or snack that combines the heat of sriracha with the sweetness of honey. The cauliflower florets are coated in a delicious sauce, baked to caramelized perfection, and garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, sriracha sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha amount for preferred spice level.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over cauliflower before baking.
- This dish makes a great side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
