Welcome to another delicious and healthy recipe! Today, we’re diving into a fantastic dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend treat: Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower. This dish combines the crunchiness of panko-breaded cauliflower with the sweet and savory flavors of honey and garlic sauce. It’s not only tasty but also packed with nutrients. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Cooking oil spray
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 scallions, finely sliced (for garnish)
For the Sauce:
- 6 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 6 tbsp water + 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
Directions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Panko Crumbs
Spread the panko crumbs in a thin, even layer across the surface of the baking sheet. Spray the crumbs with cooking oil spray. Bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
3. Prepare the Cauliflower
While the panko crumbs are baking, set the whisked eggs aside in a small bowl. Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, coat the florets with the toasted panko crumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick. Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all cauliflower pieces are coated.
4. Bake the Cauliflower
Bake the cauliflower for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the coating is a dark golden brown.
5. Make the Sauce
While the cauliflower is baking, dissolve the cornstarch in water and set aside. In a small pot or saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Once the ingredients are well mixed, add the cornstarch water to the sauce. Continue stirring and let the sauce simmer until it thickens, which should take about 2 minutes.
6. Serve
Allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes, letting it thicken further. Drizzle the sauce over the baked cauliflower and garnish with finely sliced scallions.
Quick Tips:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying dish! It’s perfect as a main course or a side dish, and sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Happy cooking!
Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Transforming a simple cauliflower into a dish that stands out on any dinner table, our Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower recipe marries the sweet and tangy flavors of honey and garlic with the satisfying crunch of baked panko. This dish is a testament to how versatile and delicious cauliflower can be, especially when dressed in a vibrant, savory sauce that’s both easy to make and incredibly rewarding. Whether you’re a long-time vegetarian or just looking for a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
1 small head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Cooking oil spray
2 large eggs, whisked
2 scallions, finely sliced
For the Sauce:
6 tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp onion powder
6 tbsp water + 2 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread panko crumbs in a thin even layer across the surface of the baking sheet. Spray panko crumbs with cooking oil spray. Bake crumbs about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare cauliflower: Set whisked eggs aside in a small bowl. Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dip cauliflower in egg mixture and then shake a few times so that excess egg drips off. Then place into sheet with panko crumbs. Cover cauliflower with panko, pressing the crumbs gently against the cauliflower to help them stick. Place coated cauliflower on empty prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all cauliflower is coated.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is cooked and the coating is a dark golden brown.
Make sauce: While the cauliflower is cooking, dissolve cornstarch in water and set aside. Add all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch water to a small pot or saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir a few times until ingredients are mixed. Then add cornstarch water to the sauce. Stir occasionally and let sauce come to a simmer and cook until sauce starts to thicken (about 2 minutes).
Serve: Allow sauce to cool a few minutes and thicken even more. Drizzle over cauliflower and garnish with scallions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320