Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

vegetarian side dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 35m
Temp.: 450 ºF
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

Asian BBQ Sauce:

For garnish:

Nutritional Information

175
calories
9g
fat
23g
carbohydrates
5g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
710mg
sodium
Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

Recipe Description

Looking for some other way to cook cauliflower? Try this Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower recipe! I am passionate about turning simple ingredients into delicious meals the whole family will enjoy. And this recipe perfectly fits the bill. Oven-roasted cauliflower florets get tossed in Asian-style BBQ sauce and finally baked in the oven for a sticky-sweet glaze. To add some crunch, garnish with roasted peanuts. This recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eaters!

For this recipe, you need one large cauliflower, which yields 6 to 7 cups of florets. Before cutting the cauliflower, remove the large leaves to expose the stem. Using a sharp knife, cut around the stem and remove the core. Using your hands, separate the florets. Cut large florets into smaller pieces to keep them roughly the same size, about 1 to 2 inches. Don’t throw away those leaves, core, and stem! They are completely edible, nutritious, and totally delicious. You can use them in soups and stir-fries, or roast and toss in a salad.     

To make the Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

    Preheat the oven to 450 ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up.

  2. 2

    Season cauliflower

    1 min
    Step 2 - Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

    Toss cauliflower in olive oil and salt until well coated and spread out on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Roast

    22 min
    Step 3 - Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

    Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and charred in spots.

  4. 4

    Make Asian BBQ sauce

    2 min
    Step 4 - Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sweet red chili sauce, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon Tom Yum paste or red Thai curry paste.

  5. 5

    Dress cauliflower

    2 min
    Step 5 - Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

    Drizzle half of the prepared BBQ Sauce over the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat well.

  6. 6

    Continue roasting

    8 min
    Step 6 - Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

    Place the cauliflower back in the oven and roast until deeply caramelized, tossing every few minutes, 8 to 10 minutes more.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

    To serve, transfer the roasted cauliflower to a bowl or serving platter and drizzle the remaining Asian BBQ sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro leaves, and enjoy!

This easy Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower recipe combines flavors and textures in a really delicious way. If you try this recipe, please come back to leave a comment below with your thoughts! Also, rate it and pin for later!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Isabella Thompson
March 9, 2025
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Wonderful

Xander
February 28, 2025
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This Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower is just ace! Whipped it up last night and my kids scoffed it down. Who knew they'd go mad for cauli? The sauce is spot on, sticky and sweet. Proper delish for a quick tea!

Diana Smith
October 16, 2024
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This recipe is super easy and delicious! Made it for a family dinner and everyone loved it. The kids even asked for seconds! An absolute hit.

Tom
February 25, 2024
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I made this for my family’s game night, and they all loved it. Simple and tasty with a great sauce!

Evelyn Smith
January 31, 2024
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Yummm! This recipe turned my dinner into a delight! I added some extra spices for kick, and it was a total hit with my friends!

Xena Patterson
December 27, 2023
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Absolutely delicious flavor!

Tina
October 22, 2023
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Superb flavor and easy prep!

Megan Green
October 15, 2023
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Just made the Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower for dinner, and wow, my fam loved it. Super easy to prep, and the sauce is delish! I used the leaves in the stir-fry too, which was a hit. This one's going on repeat for sure.

Alice Johnson
October 10, 2023
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Superb flavor combo!

Jessica Johnson
October 1, 2023
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Delicious!

Willa Johnson
April 21, 2023
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So delicious, our family loves it!

Chad95
March 8, 2023
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Yummy! I made this for a friends' BBQ and it was a hit! Even my picky buddy loved it. So simple yet super flavorful, and the peanuts added great crunch. Def recommend it!

Andrew Smith
November 9, 2022
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Delicious. My kids loved it and I felt great serving something so healthy.

Nancy Johnson
August 10, 2022
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So simple and my kids loved it

Valerie Johnson
July 8, 2022
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This recipe is simply great! My kids are usually picky, but they loved the Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower. I made it for a family dinner and everyone went back for seconds. It’s so easy to make and the flavors are fantastic. Definitely a keeper!

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