“Spicy 30-Minute Hot Honey Roasted Cauliflower Recipe”
Hot honey roasted cauliflower is a delicious and easy side dish with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. It’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and pairs well with many main courses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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 for extra heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss 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 hot honey over the cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
- Roast for another 5-10 minutes until caramelized and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a keto version, use sugar-free hot honey substitute.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg