Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower (chopped into florets (about 6 1/2 cups))
• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp scallions (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 450 F. Grease a baking pan or line with parchment. Cut cauliflower into florets, then slice so one side of each floret is flat. Arrange in a single layer in the greased pan.

   5 min
2. 2

   Bake 10 minutes on the center rack.

   10 min
3. 3

   Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, sweetener, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

   5 min
4. 4

   While waiting, stir together the cornstarch and water until cornstarch dissolves fully then slowly whisk this into the saucepan as soon as it boils.

   2 min
5. 5

   Turn heat to medium and cook 2 minutes, stirring more frequently once it returns to a boil. Cook until thick.

   2 min
6. 6

   Flip cauliflower florets and bake 10 additional minutes.

   10 min
7. 7

   If desired, you can now move the pan to the top rack and broil 1-2 minutes.

   2 min
8. 8

   Pour sauce over florets. Sprinkle sesame seeds and optional scallions on top, and serve.

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