Cauliflower has been having a moment, and for good reason. It truly is a versatile vegetable that can basically fit into any type of recipe. However, my problem with most cauliflower based recipes is that they lack protein and do not keep me full very long. This Vegan Hot Honey Sticky Cauliflower and Chickpeas recipe is perfect when you want a cauliflower based dish with substance.
The chickpeas add plant protein and extra fiber. Plus they crisp up nicely on the sheet pan with the cauliflower and add texture to the dish.
I love chickpeas. For more delicious chickpea recipes try my chickpea and halloumi tacos or my barbecue chickpea tacos.
Why you'll love this recipe:
- It is high in protein, unlike most cauliflower recipes this will leave you feeling satisfied.
- It is vegan, gluten free and plant based.
- It is made on one sheet pan.
- The sauce is sticky, sweet and spicy.
- It is easy to make.
- It is packed with fiber
Ingredients
- cauliflower
- chickpeas
- salt/pepper
- hot sauce
- maple syrup
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- hot sauce
- arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Instructions
Toss cauliflower and chickpeas in spices and bake until crisp.
Mix together sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
Toss together sauce, cauliflower and chickpeas.
Serve with sides and toppings and dig in!
Storage instructions
Store the leftovers in a sealed container in your refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Frequently asked questions
Arrowroot starch makes the sauce sticky. Do not omit the starch!
Cauliflower is full of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable so it has anti-cancer properties.
Substitutions
- Rice vinegar- can be subbed with apple cider vinegar or another neutral tasting vinegar
- Arrowroot powder- can be subbed with cornstarch
- Chickpeas - could be subbed with crispy tofu
- Maple syrup- can be subbed with honey
- Hot sauce- could be subbed with sriracha
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Hot Honey Sticky Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower - cut into small florets
- 1 can chickpeas - drained
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ~1 tablespoon oil
- salt/pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 garlic clove - minced
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey honey is not vegan
- ¼ cup soy sauce or aminos
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar or sub apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder/starch or cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Toss chickpeas and cauliflower in oil and spices. Roast for 35-45 minutes or until browned on a lined sheet pan.
- When your cauliflower and chickpeas have finished cooking, begin your sauce. Mix together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and then transfer to a sauce pan over medium high heat. Stir or whisk until sauce has thickened, this will take 1-2 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chickpeas and cauliflower and stir until fully combined.
- Serve cauliflower and chickpeas with rice and top with scallions.
Laura Lea Dawson says
Scrumptious! My daughter and I really enjoyed this!
Kristi says
Thank you Laura!
Busy mom says
Wow! This is delicious! I used 1 tbsp of syrup and 1 tbsp of hot honey and followed the rest of the recipe as written. Very quick and easy to make. This will be a weekly regular for me- thank you!!
Kristi says
Thank you!
Karen says
This is the best vegan recipe! So flavorful and delicious
Tamara says
Hi... Can you meal prep this recipe? Looks amazing!
Kristi says
Yes!
May says
Pretty good! Timing was a little off for my personal oven, but I will totally make this again. Very easy recipe.
Kristi says
Thanks for the review May!
Ok nerd says
Woo! This is delicious (and spicy), used 2 Tbls of Sriracha and it came out great! Used barley as the base and would consider making this again in a bigger batch. Very easy recipe, thank you!
Kristi says
Thank you!
Laura Ingham says
Absolutely delicious recipe!!! I cooked this for myself and my dad (who usually moans when I cook him plant-based meals) and he loved it. His exact words were: “this is a winner!” Great flavour and really easy to make.
Kristi says
Thank you laura!
Melissa Miller says
Really good! And so easy to make! I used 1 tablespoon of sriracha in place of 3 tablespoons of a hot sauce. That was the perfect amount of heat for me!
Andrea Carneval says
Made this a few days ago and can’t wait to make again! Like another commenter said, it’s better than takeout and so simple! You could even cut down chopping time by using frozen cauliflower!
Jodie J says
Seriously good food. Tastes better than take out, a real pleasure to make and even tastes good cold! I'm not vegan and this was soooo satisfying as good as any meaty dinner!!
Christina says
This is the best recipe ever. I make it at least 2x a month! Even my dad who hates vegan food loves it haha. SOOO good and easy to do.