Sauced Up Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 2 heads cauliflower (chopped into florets)
• 3 tbsp avocado oil (divided - 2 tbsp for coating cauliflower, 1-2 tbsp for sauce)
• 1.5 tsp salt (divided - 1 tsp for cauliflower, 0.5 tsp for sauce)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
• 6 cloves garlic cloves (divided - 4 minced for cauliflower coating, 2 minced for sauce)
• 2.5 tbsp cornstarch (for crispy coating)
• 1 medium yellow onion (roughly chopped for sauce)
• 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger (minced (approximately 1-2 thumbs))
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tsp tamari or soy sauce (divided - 1 tsp in sauce, splash for finishing)
• 1.5 tsp maple syrup (minced)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds (white or mix of white and black)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from approximately 1 lemon)
• 2 tbsp miso paste (white or red miso)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Set oven to 450°F (446°F).

2. 2

   Prepare Cauliflower: In a bowl, coat chopped cauliflower with avocado oil, 1 tsp salt, pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Mix well. Add 2-3 Tbsp cornstarch and mix again.

   5 min
3. 3

   Bake Cauliflower: Spread cauliflower in a single layer on a sheet pan. Bake at 450°F for 20 min, or until golden and crispy.

   20 min
4. 4

   Make Sauce: Blend 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp tamari, 1-2 thumbs ginger, 1-2 Tbsp avocado oil, 1.5 tsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup sesame seeds until smooth. Cook in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, 2 Tbsp miso, a splash of tamari, and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil.

   8 min
5. 5

   Combine & Bake Again: Toss cauliflower with sauce. Bake for 5-10 min more.

   8 min
6. 6

   Serve: Let cool slightly and enjoy!

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