Crispy cauliflower and broccoli coated in a sweet salty sesame sauce. An easy vegan dish with bold flavor and crunchy texture.
🧾 Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1½ tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1½ tbsp sesame seeds
- Optional: red pepper flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Next, toss the cauliflower and broccoli with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Then spread evenly on the baking sheet.
3️⃣ After that, roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly crisped.
4️⃣ Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl.
5️⃣ Then, heat a pan over medium heat and add garlic. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
6️⃣ Next, pour in the sauce and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
7️⃣ Finally, add roasted vegetables to the pan, toss until coated, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra crispiness, air fry the vegetables instead of roasting.
- Alternatively, add ginger for more depth of flavor.
- For spice, add chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Additionally, serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Lastly, finish with scallions for freshness.
🌟 Benefits of Sweet Salty Sesame Vegetables
First, cauliflower and broccoli are rich in fiber.
Moreover, sesame seeds provide healthy fats.
Additionally, this dish is naturally dairy-free.
Furthermore, it’s packed with antioxidants.
In addition, it supports heart health.
Lastly, it’s flavorful without being heavy.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 190
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Calcium: 90mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, reduce the soy sauce slightly.
Then, skip chili flakes.
Additionally, roast vegetables extra crisp.
Finally, serve with plain rice or noodles.
