Description
A recipe for tender, caramelized roasted cauliflower served with a simple, creamy lemon-garlic tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 to 5 tablespoons cold water (for thinning)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through, until the edges are tender and browned.
- While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini paste, lemon juice, and minced garlic. The mixture will thicken significantly.
- Slowly whisk in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. You may need slightly more or less water depending on your tahini.
- Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven.
- Arrange the warm cauliflower on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the tahini sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup to the tahini sauce.
- If you prefer softer cauliflower, cover the pan loosely with foil for the first 15 minutes of roasting.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0