Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

Name: Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut in florets; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2-3 tbsp cold water; 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Deeply caramelized cauliflower florets roasted with cumin and smoked paprika, then drizzled with a creamy tahini-lemon sauce and topped with fresh parsley and pine nuts.

45 minEasyServes 4235 cal/serving

Middle EasternSideOvenVeganMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut in florets
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2-3 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2

Toss 1 head cut in florets cauliflower with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp kosher salt until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
3

Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the florets are deeply caramelized and tender.
4

While the cauliflower roasts, whisk together 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste), 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and enough 2-3 tbsp cold water to make a pourable, creamy sauce.
5

Arrange roasted cauliflower on a platter. Drizzle generously with the tahini sauce. Scatter 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini at?

For Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, the oven is set to 450 F (about 230 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 3.

What should Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until evenly coated. Step 3: cook until the florets are deeply caramelized and tender.

What can I use instead of pine nuts in Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini?

The entry for Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini calls for 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted. In its place: Toasted slivered almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds keep it nut-free.

Is Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini keto-friendly?

A serving of Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini carries 5 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

Does Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts and sesame. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini?

Refrigerate what is left of Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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