Description
Spicy maple sriracha roasted cauliflower delivers bold flavors that dance between sweet heat and caramelized edges. Crispy florets promise a delightful culinary adventure, inviting you to savor each perfectly glazed, golden-brown bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) maple syrup
- 12 tablespoons (180 milliliters) sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F and laying out a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal roasting conditions.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking olive oil, maple syrup, Sriracha, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a harmonious blend.
- Gently tumble cauliflower florets into the sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the spicy-sweet mixture.
- Arrange the sauced florets in a single, uncrowded layer across the prepared baking sheet to promote even caramelization.
- Roast the cauliflower in the heated oven, rotating the pan midway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning and tenderness.
- After 25-30 minutes, when the edges are crisp and golden, remove the cauliflower from the oven and allow it to rest briefly.
- Enhance the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve alongside bright lemon wedges to provide a zesty counterpoint to the rich, spicy flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the Sriracha quantity based on your spice tolerance, adding more or less to suit personal heat preferences.
- For a lighter version, use less oil and replace some maple syrup with honey or agave nectar to maintain sweetness.
- Consider adding toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts after roasting for extra crunch and nutty flavor complexity.
- Ensure cauliflower florets are similar in size for even roasting and consistent caramelization throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg