Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Total Time: 25m

Servings : 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower, chopped (6 1/2 cups florets)

• 1 block extra firm tofu (optional)

• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 ½ tsp toasted sesame oil

• ½ tsp powdered ginger

• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot

• 1/4 cup water

• sesame seeds and scallions, for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 450 F. Grease a baking pan or line with parchment.

• Cut cauliflower into florets, then slice so one side of each floret is flat. Arrange in a single layer in the greased pan.

• Bake 10 minutes on the center rack.

• Cube tofu then bake for 20 min.

• Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, sweetener, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

• While waiting, stir together the cornstarch and water until cornstarch dissolves fully, then slowly whisk this into the saucepan as soon as it boils.

• Turn heat to medium and cook 2 minutes, stirring more frequently once it returns to a boil. Cook until thick.

• Flip cauliflower florets and bake 10 additional minutes.

• Pour sauce over florets & tofu

• Sprinkle sesame seeds and optional scallions on top, and serve.