Sticky BBQ Teriyaki Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 whole head of organic cauliflower
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, optional
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, premium ((Ensure that it's vegan-friendly))
• 1 tsp sesame oil ((See FAQ for alternatives))
• 4 Tbsps organic brown sugar ((See FAQ for alternatives))
• 1/2 cup vegan soy sauce or Tamari sauce
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tsps minced garlic
• 1 tsp freshly-minced ginger root
• 1 Tbsp arrowroot starch + 2 Tbsps warm water
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil paper.

2. 2

   --- RINSE + PREP THE CAULIFLOWER: ---

3. 3

   Rinse and/or soak your whole cauliflower in vinegar and water or apple cider vinegar and pat dry with a paper towel and remove any excess "stalks" at the bottom, leaving a few if desired. Place unto prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   --- TO MAKE THE BBQ TERIYAKI SAUCE: ---

5. 5

   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add all of the ingredients together (except arrowroot) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally until sauce ingredients are combined. Mix together the arrowroot + warm water until "milky" and smooth in texture and then add to simmering sauce, stirring until sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat.

6. 6

   --- BRUSH THE CAULIFLOWER + BAKE: ---

7. 7

   In a bowl, add together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and basil, stirring until combined. Brush olive oil-herb mixture atop cauliflower until covered.

8. 8

   Spoon 1/4 of the BBQ Teriyaki sauce atop the cauliflower and bake for 25-30 minutes. After this time, brush a bit more of the BBQ Teriyaki sauce and continue to bake until cauliflower becomes golden, tender, and crisp around the edges. NOTE: You might have to brush on the sauce another 1-2 times to ensure that it "bakes" until the cauliflower for a pretty look. Be sure to leave a little for the final brush after baking.

9. 9

   Once done, remove the cauliflower from the oven, let it cool until warm and transfer it to your favorite serving platter. NOTE: For a nice table setting look, I like to lay a few handful of fresh herbs (i.e. cilantro, parsley, etc.) to the platter before adding the whole cauliflower atop.

10. 10

    Brush the top of the roasted cauliflower with the final layer of sauce, sprinkle on sesame seeds, and garnish with your favorite toasted nuts or dried cranberries around the sides for an extra pizzaz-----slice, and serve!

11. 11

    Bon Appetit!