Korean Baked Cauliflower
Transform the humble cauliflower into a crispy, savory delight with gochujang and sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, gochujang, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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