This Sheet Pan Hot Honey Cauliflower & Summer Squash is a spicy yet sweet healthy side-dish recipe that will level up any meal. Crispy cauliflower florets get tossed in homemade hot honey sauce & served with roasted summer veggies. Pair with a dairy-free yogurt ranch dressing, fresh herbs, & your favorite source of protein for an unmatched dinner!
Without a doubt, this healthy side dish will kick up your weeknight!
The sheet pan includes roasted summer veggies & crispy cauliflower florets, which get tossed in a homemade hot honey sauce. The combination is so flavorful, especially with the pairings of a dairy-free yogurt ranch dressing & fresh herbs.
Serve with your favorite source of protein & enjoy your new go-to summer meal!
Why You’ll Love This Summer Side Dish Recipe
- Perfectly Spicy & Sweet: A healthy creation that’s bold in flavor!
- Quick & Easy: Ready in about 30 minutes & cleanup is a breeze, especially if you use parchment paper.
- Great for Meal Prep: This Sheet Pan Hot Honey Cauliflower & Summer Squash stores well in the fridge, making it the perfect healthy side dish recipe to meal prep to enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Organic Summer Veggies: Specifically, zucchini & yellow squash.
- Organic Cauliflower florets: Fresh or frozen.
- Organic Chickpea Flour: To make the cauliflower crispy.
- Organic Hot Sauce: I love Erewhon Original Hot Sauce, as it’s made with clean organic ingredients & not too spicy.
- Organic Honey: Specifically, local raw unfiltered honey or Manuka honey.
- Organic Seasonings: Organic onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt & black pepper.
- Organic Avocado Oil: This is my favorite oil to use while baking because it can withstand high heat temperatures.
- Organic Coconut Yogurt Ranch: This dairy-free dressing is super creamy, herby, & the perfect condiment to pair with the veggies!
- Organic Pairings: Besides protein, coconut yogurt ranch & fresh herbs are my go-tos!
How to Make
- Batter. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, seasonings, & water until well combined. Then stir in the cauliflower florets until fully coated.
- Sheet Pan. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F & line a sheet pan with parchment paper. On one side, add the batter-dipped cauliflower florets. On the other side, toss the summer vegetables with the oil & seasonings. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Hot Honey Sauce. Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Combine. Once the sheet pan veggies are done, pour the sauce over the cauliflower florets & toss to combine.
- Optional Coconut Yogurt Ranch. In a mixing bowl, add the ranch ingredients & whisk to combine.
- Serve. Enjoy it with the coconut yogurt ranch, fresh herbs, & your favorite source of protein!
Tips for Making this Side Dish Recipe Perfectly
- Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize & use whatever you have on hand or based on what’s in season!
- Baking: Be sure to flip the vegetables halfway, as this ensures even baking.
- Organic Hot Sauce: I love Erewhon Original Hot Sauce, as it’s made with clean organic ingredients & not too spicy. (You can order it too).
- Organic Coconut Yogurt: Please use a plain flavor as well as a clean brand. Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.
Storing & Reheating
This Sheet Pan Hot Honey Cauliflower & Summer Squash recipe is the perfect side dish for healthy leftovers & meal prep!
Storing. Transfer ingredients to an airtight glass container & refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheating. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the ingredients to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until warmed through.
More Healthy Roasted Vegetable Recipes You’ll Love
- Garlic Herb Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Sheet Pan with Avocado Pico de Gallo
- Cajun Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Nourish Bowl with Savory Tahini Dressing
- Roasted Rainbow Vegetables
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Sheet Pan Hot Honey Cauliflower & Summer Squash
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Side-Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Sheet Pan Hot Honey Cauliflower & Summer Squash is a spicy yet sweet healthy side-dish recipe that will level up any meal. Crispy cauliflower florets get tossed in homemade hot honey sauce & served with roasted summer veggies. Pair with a dairy-free yogurt ranch dressing, fresh herbs, & your favorite source of protein for an unmatched dinner!
Ingredients
Always opt for organic ingredients.
CAULIFLOWER & BATTER
- 4 cups cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- ½ cup spring water
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
SUMMER VEGETABLES
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
HOT HONEY SAUCE
- ⅓ cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp local raw unfiltered honey
COCONUT YOGURT RANCH
- ½ cup plain coconut yogurt
- 1 ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
PAIRINGS
- Fresh basil
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Batter. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, seasonings, & water until well combined. Then stir in the cauliflower florets until fully coated.
- Sheet Pan. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F & line a sheet pan with parchment paper. On one side, add the batter-dipped cauliflower florets. On the other side, toss the summer vegetables with the oil & seasonings. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Hot Honey Sauce. Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Combine. Once the sheet pan veggies are done, pour the sauce over the cauliflower florets & toss to combine.
- Optional Coconut Yogurt Ranch. In a mixing bowl, add the ranch ingredients & whisk to combine.
- Serve. Enjoy it with the coconut yogurt ranch, fresh herbs, & your favorite source of protein!
Notes
Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize & use whatever you have on hand or based on what’s in season!
Baking: Be sure to flip the vegetables halfway, as this ensures even baking.
Organic Hot Sauce: I love Erewhon Original Hot Sauce, as it’s made with clean organic ingredients & not too spicy. (You can order it too).
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Please use a plain flavor as well as a clean brand. Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.
Storing & Reheating: Transfer ingredients to an airtight glass container & refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the ingredients to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until warmed through.
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