Spicy 30-Minute Hot Honey Roasted Cauliflower
A quick and easy recipe for roasted cauliflower, coated in hot honey, smoked paprika, and garlic, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
- Roast for another 5-10 minutes until caramelized and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure cauliflower florets are uniformly sized for even cooking. Add fresh herbs post-roasting for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg