Bang Bang Cauliflower

This bang bang cauliflower is slightly sweet, and a little spicy. It will make a great appetizer, or an amazing side dish. We like it with chicken or chops. Add a nice green salad and a crusty bread for a complete meal.

leaf-shaped serving dish of spiced roasted cauliflower with bowl of sauce
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons chives (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and line a 12x18-inch sheet pan with aluminum foil.

  2. Toss cauliflower pieces with olive oil in a large bowl. Place cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared pan.

  3. Whisk granulated garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and white pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over cauliflower pieces.

  4. Bake in the center of the preheated oven until just barely tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

  5. Make the sauce: stir mayonnaise, chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Drizzle about half of the sauce over the cauliflower pieces. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.

  6. Stir the cauliflower and continue baking another 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower reaches the desired doneness.

  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh snipped chives. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279 Calories
26g Fat
9g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 807mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 245mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.