Description
A flavorful and crispy oven-roasted cauliflower dish with a tangy orange glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- Fresh juice and zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds, green onions, fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into uniform florets.
- In a bowl, mix panko, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and honey.
- Toss cauliflower in olive oil, then dredge in the panko mixture.
- Place florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Simmer the orange glaze in a small skillet until it thickens slightly.
- Drizzle the glaze over the roasted florets and return to the oven for 3–5 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider broiling for 1–2 minutes at the end. Always taste and adjust the glaze before coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cauliflower, vegan, crispy, orange, roasted vegetables
