Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Recipe (Gluten free Vegan)

Name: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Recipe (Gluten free Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tsp. sesame oil; 2 tsp fresh grated ginger; 2 cloves of garlic; 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sriracha; 2 tsp cornstarch or 1.5 tsp tapioca starch; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 cup rice flour; 3 tbsp tapioca or corn starch; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; dash of black pepper and cayenne; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 small head of cauliflower; Garnish: sesame seeds and scallions

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4
Calories
229 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Asian, Chinese, Vegan

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Recipe (Gluten free Vegan)

Danielle Hudson

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This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a crowd pleaser! Cauliflower is battered and baked , then coated in sticky spicy sesame sauce and baked again. Serve as is or with rice or in lettuce cups. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Refined sugar free Recipe

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Ingredients

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Sesame Soy Sauce:

2 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 cloves of garlic , minced
1/4 cup gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp Sriracha
2 tsp cornstarch or 1.5 tsp tapioca starch
1/4 cup cold water

Cauliflower:

1/2 cup rice flour
3 tbsp tapioca or corn starch.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of black pepper and cayenne
1/2 cup water
2 tsp sesame oil
1 small head of cauliflower , chopped into equal size florets
Garnish: sesame seeds and scallions

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Instructions

Sticky Sesame Sauce: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Cook the garlic ginger for a minute. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple and bring to boil. Mix cornstarch in the water and add this cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil to thicken, Take off heat.
Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 425 deg F ( 220 C). Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment. In a large bowl add the dry ingredients for the batter and whisk well. Add the wet ingredients and min until smooth.
Add the cauliflower and mix to coat. This batter keeps thickening as it sits, so mix and toss quickly.
Transfer to the the lined baking sheet. and bake for 30 mins. Make the sticky sauce in the meanwhile if you havent yet.
Once baked, you can do one of the following: 1. Brush the sauce over the cauliflower florets and bake for additional 10 to 15 mins (time depends on how crisp and sticky you want the sauce)2. Wait for a few mins then transfer the florets to the sauce. Mix gently to coat. Serve immediately or transfer to the baking sheet to bake for 10 to 15 mins.
Sprinkle black and white sesame seeds and chopped scallions and serve as is, or over rice or in lettuce wraps!

Notes

Sub some of the cauliflower with firm tofu, rehydrated soy curls, or seitan for added protein.
Nutrition is for 1 serve, does not include rice

Nutrition Information

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Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 652mg (27%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin C 37.5mg (42%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	229kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	652mg	27%
Potassium	310mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin C	37.5mg	42%
Calcium	43mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	4%