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Sweet and Spicy Instant Pot Cauliflower

Easy roasted sweet and spicy Instant Pot cauliflower. It makes the perfect side dish to accompany any meal, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegan and great for meal prep.
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower head

For the marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons hot sauce such as Franks RedHot
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • parsley (chopped) for serving
  • ½ lemon juiced (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the marinade ingredients until combined.
  • Wash the cauliflower head, and using a brush just brush over the marinade until well coated.
  • Add ½ cup of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Place the cauliflower head on a trivet inside the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting - high pressure for 1-8 minutes. If using a small cauliflower head, 1 minute might be enough. If using a large and dense cauliflower head, set at 8 minutes. For a medium cauliflower head, set at 4 minutes.
  • When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam.
  • Remove the lid and carefully take the cauliflower out. Glaze again, and broil for 7-10 minutes. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • If using a small cauliflower head, 1 minute on high pressure might be enough (we tested this recipe many times starting with a small not-so-dense cauliflower, and 1 minute worked fine). If using a large and dense cauliflower head, set at 8 minutes. For a medium cauliflower head, set at 4 minutes.
  • Place on a sheet pan and brown it under the broiler for 7-10 minutes for a lovely crust. Make sure that your oven is preheated, and keep an eye on it as it's being broiled and decide how long do you need to broil it for.
  • I highly recommend glazing the cauliflower head twice for maximum flavor (after pressure cooking). Glaze then broil for a few minutes, then take it out glaze again, and broil for a few more minutes.
  • The original recipe was slightly tweaked, we added ketchup to the marinade for flavor and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 35.9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/instant-pot-cauliflower/