Ingredients:

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower and broccoli florets with garlic and ginger.
  4. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir until they are coated evenly.
  5. Spread the vegetables out on a baking sheet in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and caramelized.
  7. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the roasted vegetables and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to toast the seeds.
  8. Serve the sesame cauliflower and broccoli warm as a side dish or over rice as a main dish.

Enjoy your Vegan Sesame Cauliflower and Broccoli!

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