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

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.

Questions

How long does Roasted Cauliflower with 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 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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