6-Ingredient Asian Baked Cauliflower Recipe Is Sweet & Spicy (On the Table Fast) Vegetarian Dinner Side Dishes Vegetables Asian Recipes Vegan
Meals centered around vegetables are gaining popularity as more and more people discover the health benefits of plant-based eating. According to the American Heart Association, eating less meat means less risk of disease and improved health and well-being.
If you're trying to stick to Meatless Monday – or eat vegetarian or vegan at least one day a week, then this easy baked Asian cauliflower recipe will make you glad you did. Here's your simple shopping list: cauliflower, agave nectar, sesame oil, Sriracha, vegetable oil and soy sauce (or tamari, if you'd like a gluten-free version). You coat the cauliflower in the mixture then bake it for about 30 minutes. Yep, it's on the table fast!
Healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing taste: this simple vegetable recipe is full of sweet and spicy Asian flavors that will keep your taste buds happy. A perfect side dish for almost any dinner.
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Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
Helpful Products
- Mixing Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Baking Dish
- Salt and Pepper
- Food Storage Containers
- Measuring Spoons
- Chef Knife
- Aluminum Foil
- Mixing Bowl
Recipe Notes
- You can use a metal baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Store leftovers in a container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave.
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the agave nectar, Sriracha, sesame oil, vegetable oil and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add the cauliflower and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Pour the cauliflower onto an aluminum foil- or parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 105
Total Fat: 5.7g
Saturated Fat: 1.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 292mg
Total Carbohydrate: 13.3g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
Total Sugars: 9.3g
Protein: 1.6g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 15mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 201mg
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