Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Tahini

Name: Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Tahini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs fresh cauliflower florets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1.5 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tbsp warm water (for tahini sauce); 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh); 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Crispy roasted cauliflower topped with tart pomegranate molasses, creamy tahini sauce, and fresh pomegranate seeds. Trending and magnificent.

45 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

Middle EasternSideOvenVeganGluten-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs fresh cauliflower florets
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup tahini paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
1.5 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp warm water (for tahini sauce)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh)
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.
2

Toss 1.5 lbs fresh cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
3

Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges are golden and crispy.
4

While cauliflower roasts, whisk 1/4 cup tahini paste with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, and 3 tbsp warm water (for tahini sauce) until a creamy sauce forms. Season to taste.
5

Drizzle the tahini sauce on a serving platter. Top with roasted cauliflower.
6

Drizzle with 1.5 tbsp pomegranate molasses and scatter with 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh) and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

How long does Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Tahini keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Tahini?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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