Roasted Sweet Cauliflower

Sweet, smoky, and shockingly addictive. If you think cauliflower is boring, this recipe is here to prove you very wrong. Roasted to golden perfection and tossed in a sticky-sweet glaze that balances citrus, smoke, and just a hint of spice, this dish is a total scene-stealer—whether it’s a side or the main event.

And yes… there's root beer in the marinade. Trust the process.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into hearty florets (think half a tennis ball)

  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ cup root beer

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup sweet soy sauce (or light molasses if you’re out)

  • ½ cup honey

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 Tbsp Tee's Original Smoke

  • 1 Tbsp Apples to Oranges Citrus Chicken Blend

  • 1 tsp garlic salt

How To Make It

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together everything but the cauliflower.

  3. Toss cauliflower in the marinade until fully coated.

  4. Spread on a greased or oiled baking sheet.

  5. Roast for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.

Whether you’re feeding veggie lovers or trying to win over skeptics, this Roasted Sweet Cauliflower is your new not-so-secret weapon.

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