Description
The perfect side dish! This Maple Sriracha Cauliflower has a sweet maple flavor and a little kick from the sriracha and secret ingredient bourbon! It's easy to make in just 30 minutes and is perfect all year round! Plant-based, vegan, gluten-free.
Ingredients
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- 1 head white cauliflower
- 1 head of purple cauliflower
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lime
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or tamari soy sauce/liquid aminios)
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot/tapioa flour
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- microgreens, for garnishing
- sesame seeds, for garnishing
- red pepper flakes, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Chop the washed cauliflower into medium-sized pieces.
- Chop the washed sweet potatoes, skins on, into medium-sized pieces.
- Place the cauliflower and sweet potatoes on a large parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle generously with sesame oil and roast for 15-20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut aminos (soy-free soy sauce or you can use regular gluten-free soy sauce), maple syrup, and sriracha.
- In a small bowl, stir together the arrowroot/tapioca flour and bourbon until the flour is dissolved and then whisk it into the maple sriracha mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer it until the cauliflower and sweet potatoes are roasted and soft.
- Remove the cauliflower and sweet potatoes from the oven, and turn your oven up to broil.
- Pour the maple sriracha sauce over and then lightly toss. Place back in the oven and broil for about 10 minutes, tossing frequently, watching carefully not to burn it.
- Remove from oven, serve into bowls/plates and squeeze lime juice over top, then garnish with microgreens, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes (optional).
- Enjoy!
Notes
**Recipe inspired by Michael Obermeier, the Culinary Director at SŌW Plated, a local restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American