Sesame Glazed Cauliflower

 

The Buffalo Cauliflower faux-wings were a huge hit- we make them nearly every time we order pizza.  So when I saw this recipe for sesame glazed faux-wings... we had to try it.

INGREDIENTS

For the sauce:

• ½ c soy sauce
• ¼ c honey (or agave or maple syrup for vegan)
• ½ T grated fresh ginger
• 1 T sesame oil
• ¼ c rice vinegar
• 1-2 sliced scallions
• 1 T sesame seeds

For the cauliflower:

• One large head cauliflower
• ½ c flour
• ½ c milk of choice (I used almond milk)
• ½ t garlic powder
• Optional additional sesame seeds and/or scallions for garnish, if desired

DIRECTIONS

 

Preheat your oven to 450°F, and spray a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.

Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a bowl.  Toss the cauliflower in the batter until thoroughly coated.

Arrange the cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly less done than you want them.  Remove from the oven and pour the sauce over the cauliflower.  Return to oven for another 5 minutes.  Remove from the oven and gently flip and toss the cauliflower in the sauce on the sheet.

Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.  Place the cauliflower on a serving plate or bowl, and if desired, sprinkle with some additional scallion and/or sesame seeds.

 

VERDICT

I loved these.  They have great flavor.  They're definitely not as crunchy as the Buffalo wings, so you're not really going to be able to fool anyone into thinking they're boneless Buffalo wings... but they are good.

My husband was less impressed.  He wants his Buffalo cauliflower back!  

Credit:  Cupcakes & Kale