Best 10 Sesame Cauliflower Recipes

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Cauliflower has become an increasingly popular vegetable in recent years, and for good reason. It's incredibly versatile, packed with nutrients, and can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to cook cauliflower is to roast it with sesame oil, which brings out its nutty flavor and caramelizes its edges. Sesame cauliflower is a delicious and healthy dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME CAULIFLOWER



Sesame Cauliflower image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup rice flour or all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup 2 percent milk
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha
3 cloves garlic, minced
Sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cauliflower: Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. (If your cauliflower is large, preheat 2 baking sheets.)
  • Whisk the flour together with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the milk and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Toss the cauliflower in the mixture until evenly coated. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the cauliflower into the baking sheet, leaving any excess sauce behind in the bowl. (Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the cauliflower will steam and not become crispy; you may need to bake in batches or use two baking sheets.) Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
  • For the sesame sauce: Meanwhile, put the soy, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, cornstarch, sesame seeds, ginger, sriracha, garlic and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together thoroughly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the temperature to medium-low and let simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes glossy and thick, about 2 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss with half of the sesame sauce. Return the cauliflower to the oven until dark and glossy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl and drizzle with more sauce. Add sesame seeds and scallions over the top and serve immediately.

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SRIRACHA AND SESAME



Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Sriracha and Sesame image

Provided by Todd Porter

Categories     Side     Roast     Low Carb     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cauliflower     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons store-bought or Homemade Sriracha, or to taste
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into 3/4" florets
Minced cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a rimmed baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and Sriracha. Whisk well.
  • Gently add cauliflower and coat with marinade.
  • Arrange cauliflower on baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Turn cauliflower over and roast for another 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve

SPICY SESAME CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Sesame Cauliflower Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flour, milk, baking powder, garlic powder, cauliflower, oil, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, Sriracha, sesame seed, scallion, cornstarch slurry

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup flour
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ head cauliflower
oil, for frying
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons Sriracha
sesame seed, garnish to taste
scallion, chopped, for garnish
1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry, mix 1/2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tbsp water

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, milk, baking powder and garlic powder.
  • Add the chopped cauliflower and toss to coat. Make sure there's a thin layer of batter over the cauliflower.
  • Deep fry cauliflower until golden brown, remove and drain excess oil.
  • Make the spicy sesame sauce by combining the sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and sriracha.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil then add the cornstarch slurry. Mix in and let the sauce thicken.
  • Add the fried cauliflower and toss to coat in sauce.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with rice.
  • Nutrition Calories: 5211 Fat: 519 grams Carbs: 135 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 50 grams Protein: 29 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 25 grams

SESAME CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Sesame Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, chicken breast, peas, carrot, soy sauce, black pepper, eggs, sesame seed

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower
1 chicken breast, diced
1 cup peas
1 cup carrot
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons black pepper
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons sesame seed

Steps:

  • Remove all leaves and cut the cauliflower into small florets.
  • Place the florets in a food processor and blend until they are a rice-like texture. Be careful not to over process or it may turn mushy. Set aside, and drain excess moisture with a towel, if desired.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the chicken until no pink is showing.
  • Add the peas, carrots, soy sauce, and black pepper.
  • Stir until most of the liquid has reduced, then add the cauliflower rice. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables and chicken are incorporated evenly into the cauliflower.
  • Spread the rice towards the edge of the pan, creating a well in the center.
  • Pour the beaten eggs into the well, stirring only the eggs until they are cooked.
  • Fold the eggs into the rice, then mix in the sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 7 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SESAME



Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame image

This dish is compulsively delicious. One adult could easily eat the entire head of cauliflower for dinner and feel good about it.

Provided by Anthony Bourdain

Categories     HarperCollins     Side     Cauliflower     Sesame     Roast     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 4-6 servings, as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head of cauliflower, broken by hand into florets
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon white miso
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower, oil, salt, coriander, oregano, and pepper and toss well to evenly coat the cauliflower with the oil and spices. Transfer to a sheet pan and arrange in an even layer, making spaces between the pieces as much as possible. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 20 minutes, turning the tray and lightly tossing the pieces halfway through.
  • While the cauliflower roasts, combine the tahini, miso, vinegar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water in a small mixing bowl, and whisk until smooth.
  • Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven, transfer to a mixing bowl, and toss with the sauce and sesame seeds to coat evenly.

STICKY SESAME CAULIFLOWER



Sticky Sesame Cauliflower image

Sesame chicken is one of my favorite takeout dishes, but I'm doing what I can to cut unnecessary calories and fat. This sticky sesame cauliflower recipe gives me an alternative that uses fresh vegetables and never compromises on flavor. -Anthony Ashmore, Bohemia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 8 cups)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup island teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
Optional: thinly sliced green onions, grated orange zest and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. For batter, in a large bowl, mix flour, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper; whisk in beer until smooth. Dip cauliflower in batter, then in bread crumb mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with peanut oil; gently toss to coat. Bake until golden brown and cauliflower is just tender, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice, chili sauce, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar and Sriracha chili sauce. Cook and stir over low heat just until warmed, about 5 minutes., Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce; gently toss to coat. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SESAME ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



Sesame Roasted Cauliflower image

I found this recipe in my Canadian Living magazine tried it and loved it.Now we want this every night.Shared this with my friends at work and they loved it too.First time I made it I didn't have any green onions so spread on some minced dried onion.

Provided by Darlaha

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower (about 3 lb)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • -Cut cauliflower into florets. Toss with vegetable oil, sesame seeds, sesame oil, salt and pepper.
  • -Spread on greased large rimmed baking sheet;roast in 400F oven stirring once until tender and browned, about 45 minutes.
  • -Sprinkle with onion, toss and bake until slightly wilted about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 334.8, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.5

SESAME CAULIFLOWER



Sesame Cauliflower image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound broccoli florettes
1/2 pound cauliflower florettes
1 1/2 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Steam florettes until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, mix the oil, soy sauce and lemon juice in serving bowl. When broccoli and cauliflower are ready, spoon into bowl and stir to coat well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 218 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SESAME SPREAD



ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SESAME SPREAD image

Categories     Condiment/Spread

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head of cauliflower (2 pounds), halved crosswise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons tahini (sesame) paste
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Sesame seeds
Pita bread or chips, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil, ginger and coriander and season with salt. Spread the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and lightly browned in spots. Let cool slightly. 2. Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Add the tahini and lemon juice and pulse to a chunky puree; season with salt. Add the cilantro and pulse just until incorporated. Transfer the spread to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm with pita bread or chips. Make ahead: The sesame-cauliflower spread can be refrigerated overnight.

SESAME CAULIFLOWER



Sesame Cauliflower image

Like mall sesame chicken

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER
1 head cauliflower broken into florets
1 c cake flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 c cold club soda
FOR THE SAUCE
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp lime juice
4 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp grated ginger
1/2 c chicken or vegetable broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp water
black sesame seed and green onions for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven at 425 degrees. Whisk the cake flour, salt and club soda together. If it is too thick add a little more soda and if its too thin add more flour. Dredge the cauliflower florets in the batter. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake about 30 minutes flipping half way through.
  • 2. For the sauce. Place all ingredients up to the cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch and water together whisk it into the sauce to thicken it.
  • 3. Remove the cauliflower from oven and place in a bowl. Pour the sauce over and gently mix. Served garnished with black sesame seeds and green onions

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Opt for a firm, dense head of cauliflower with tightly packed florets for the best texture.
  • Cut the cauliflower uniformly: Consistent-sized florets will ensure even cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're pan-frying the cauliflower, work in batches to avoid steaming instead of searing.
  • Use high heat: It's essential for achieving a crispy, golden exterior.
  • Season generously: Don't be shy with the spices and seasonings. Sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce are all great options.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower: Keep an eye on it to prevent it from becoming mushy. A slight crunch should remain.
  • Serve immediately: Sesame cauliflower is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the pan or oven.

Conclusion:

Sesame cauliflower is a delicious and versatile dish perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, sesame cauliflower is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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