Description
A simple recipe for baked cauliflower coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze, served over quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the quinoa: Combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil and spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender-crisp.
- While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Remove the baked cauliflower from the oven. Pour half of the orange sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the glaze is sticky.
- Serve the sticky orange cauliflower over the cooked quinoa. Drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- You can substitute brown rice for quinoa if preferred.
- Ensure the cauliflower is dry before tossing with oil for better crisping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: baked cauliflower, orange glaze, sticky cauliflower, quinoa side, vegan main dish, vegetarian