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Vegan Hoisin-Glazed Cauliflower Bowls

Vegan Hoisin-Glazed Cauliflower Bowls

with Loaded Veggie Rice & Sesame Seeds
4.0(445)75 Reviews
Christina Boateng
Christina BoatengUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
620 kcal
Protein
11g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Sesame

This vegan dinner idea is one balanced flavor bomb of a meal, thanks to some of our favorite umami-rich condiments. Crisp-roasted cauliflower is coated in a velvety blend of hoisin, katsu sauce, and sweet Thai chili sauce—a combination that’s hard to beat! Fragrant fried rice, bejeweled with tender-crisp carrots and sweet peas, is the perfect bed for nestling the savory-sweet glazed cauliflower. Finish with a sprinkle of scallion greens and nutty sesame seeds for crunchy contrast.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

4 tablespoon

Katsu Sauce

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

1 ounce

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

½ cup

Jasmine Rice

4 ounce

Peas

1 teaspoon

Korean Chili Flakes

1 tablespoon

Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame)

1 tablespoon

Sesame Oil

(Contains: Sesame)

10 ounce

Cauliflower Florets

9 ounce

Carrot

2 unit

Scallions

2 tablespoon

Hoisin Sauce

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

4 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

per serving
Calories620 kcal
Fat21 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Carbohydrate94 g
Sugar38 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Protein11 g
Sodium1160 mg
Potassium1100 mg
Calcium110 mg
Iron2.2 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Baking Sheet
Peeler
Small pot
Large Pan
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

Roast Cauliflower
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim cauliflower into bite-size pieces. • Toss cauliflower on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until tender, 20-25 minutes.

Prep
2

• Meanwhile, trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Trim, peel, and quarter carrots lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into quarter-moons.

Cook Rice
3

• Heat a drizzle of oil and half the sesame oil in a small pot (use all the sesame oil and a medium pot for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes. • Add rice, stock concentrate, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until Step 6.

Cook Carrots & Peas
4

• While rice cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and a pinch of salt; stir to combine. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and almost cooked through, 5-7 minutes. • Uncover and add peas and ¼ cup water (½ cup for 4 servings). Cook until carrots and peas are tender and water has completely evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.

Glaze Cauliflower
5

• When cauliflower is almost done roasting, combine katsu sauce, hoisin, chili sauce, 1 tsp water (2 tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of chili flakes in a medium microwave-safe bowl. • Microwave until warmed, 20-30 seconds. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. • Transfer roasted cauliflower to bowl with sauce; toss to combine.

Finish & Serve
6

• To pot with rice, add carrots and peas and half the scallion greens. Stir to combine; taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. • Divide rice between shallow bowls and top with glazed cauliflower. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining scallion greens. Serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many enjoyed the tasty sauce combo, though some found it overly sweet or salty; adjusting sauce amounts can help balance flavors.
  • Ease of prep: Generally simple to make, but some noted longer cooking times for rice and vegetables than the recipe suggested.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding protein like tofu or shrimp for a heartier meal. Try reducing sauce for crispier cauliflower.
  • Portions: Several wished for more cauliflower and less carrots; adjusting veggie ratios could improve the balance.
  • Texture: Some found the dish too mushy; roasting vegetables longer or adding crispy elements might enhance texture variety.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

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Nancy NesbitCooked for 2 people
|Jul 16, 2023

I loved that the rice was basically fried rice without the egg. The cauliflower was delicious with the sauce, which was rich with umami flavor, but I did wish that there was more of it. I'd like to see more meals with a fried rice-like base similar to this.

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Laura IveyCooked for 2 people
|Jul 25, 2023

We love cauliflower! A little bit of heat and the sweet hoisin sauce! I added shrimp, too! It was one of my fave meals so far!

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HEATHER WILLARDCooked for 2 people
|Jul 13, 2023

The best cauliflower I've had in a year! :) Sesame seeds a great touch. Perfect amount for two people.

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Fred LelandCooked for 2 people
|Jul 11, 2023

This was a fun recipe to play around with, and the three sauce combo was terrific. In fact the chili flakes are pointless once you get the sauce to your liking.

E
Elizabeth SmykaCooked for 2 people
|Jul 7, 2023

It would work better if the cauliflower had a crispy coating. It needed another texture. Really great sauce and veggie combo though

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Victoria VicentiCooked for 2 people
|Jul 12, 2023

Enjoyed this. Wish there had been a bit more Cauliflower to go around, but otherwise really tasty. Great vegetarian option.

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Kelley SchmidtCooked for 2 people
|Aug 21, 2023

Love the loaded veggie rice. Overall very good and hearty.

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DArcy WolfordCooked for 2 people
|Jul 12, 2023

Love this one! Favorite part is that it's already vegan and I didn't have to swap out any ingredients to make it vegan.

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Laura BeanCooked for 2 people
|Jul 19, 2023

This was good, loved how unexpectedly satisfying it was. It also looked picturesque

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Kaia RomeroCooked for 2 people
|Jul 13, 2023

Amazing easy to make we loved better than takeout for reals

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