Description
A simple recipe for baked cauliflower coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze, served over quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil and spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and slightly browned.
- While the cauliflower bakes, cook the quinoa. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth 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.
- Prepare the orange glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Bring the glaze mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Place the baked cauliflower in a large bowl. Pour the thickened orange glaze over the cauliflower and toss gently until all pieces are coated.
- Return the glazed cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the glaze.
- Serve the sticky orange cauliflower over the cooked quinoa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.
- If you prefer a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: baked cauliflower, orange glaze, sticky sauce, quinoa side, vegetarian main, healthy dinner