Description
Honey Garlic Cauliflower is a quick and flavorful side dish featuring roasted cauliflower tossed in a sweet, savory, and sticky honey garlic sauce. It’s ready in 25 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights or adding a punch of flavor to your plate.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or apple, white wine, or red vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sriracha, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and salt, then spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, until tender and golden brown, flipping halfway if needed.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic with a pinch of salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes until softened but not browned.
- Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, water, and another pinch of salt. Stir well and simmer over medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes until thickened. Add sriracha if desired.
- Remove roasted cauliflower from the oven and toss with the warm honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with scallions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure crispy cauliflower.
- Use maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly sauce.
- Add broccoli or brussels sprouts for variation.
- Serve with rice, wraps, or grilled protein for a full meal.
- Store extra sauce separately to reuse on other dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
