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Honey soy cauliflower with crispy rice
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Honey Soy Cauliflower with Crispy Rice

Honey Soy Cauliflower with Crispy Rice is roasted until golden and coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze, then it's topped with crispy and flavorful rice that adds a satisfying crunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cauliflower, Rice
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Angela Morris

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice cooked, day old preferably
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoon2 hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F(200°C) and prepare two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Mix the rice with the chili oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Spread it on a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, mix the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread it on another baking sheet. Bake the two together for 25 minutes, tossing once.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix the honey, garlic, soy sauce, Sriracha, and hoisin and bring to a simmer. Mix the cornstarch and water and add to the pot. Cook until thickened.
  • Remove the rice and cauliflower from the oven. Put the cauliflower back into the original bowl and pour on the sauce. Toss to coat, then transfer it to a serving platter. Top with the crispy rice. Then garnish with green onions and black sesame seeds.

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Notes

  • Toss your cauliflower into the oven to roast it. It's a quick and easy way to get cook veggies perfectly every time.
  • Leftover rice is ideal for achieving that golden, crunchy texture that we are looking for.
  • You have to watch the rice carefully at the end, darker isn't better, they burn fast.
  • Use a mixture of cornstarch and water to thicken the sauce. This slurry will thicken as the sauce boils.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg