Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors with this Hot Honey Roasted Cauliflower recipe. Tender cauliflower florets are roasted to crispy perfection and then drizzled with a delicious hot honey glaze. This dish makes a fantastic side or a standalone vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Optional: chopped parsley or crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast cauliflower: Spread the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy.
- Drizzle with honey: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey, tossing to coat while warm.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- To make hot honey, mix 1/4 cup honey with 1-2 teaspoons of hot sauce.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a vegetarian side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
