Vegan Sesame Cauliflower and Broccoli

🌱 Vegan Sesame Cauliflower & Broccoli (Sticky, Crispy & Cozy)

This is that sweet-savory sesame glaze everyone loves—wrapped around crispy cauliflower and tender broccoli. Weeknight win 🥦✨

🥕 Ingredients

Veggies

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets

• 2 cups broccoli florets

Crispy Coating (optional but 🔥)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (or GF flour)

• ½ cup cornstarch

• ¾ cup water

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

Sesame Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari

• 3 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Toppings

• Sesame seeds

• Sliced green onions

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep & coat (optional): Mix coating ingredients. Toss cauliflower in batter.

2. Bake/Air-fry:

   • Bake: 220°C (425°F) for 30–35 min, flipping once.

   • Air-fry: 200°C for 15–18 min, shaking halfway.

3. Broccoli: Steam or blanch broccoli 2–3 min until bright green; drain well.

4. Sauce: Simmer soy sauce, sweetener, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thick.

5. Toss: Combine crispy cauliflower, broccoli, and sauce.

6. Finish: Sprinkle sesame seeds & green onions.

🍚 Serve With

• Steamed rice or quinoa

• Noodles

• In lettuce cups

🌿 Variations

• Oil-free: Skip sesame oil; add a splash of veg broth

• Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha 🌶️

• Extra crunch: Add toasted cashews or peanuts

• No batter: Roast veggies with a little oil, then toss in sauce