Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon Tahini Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower With A Lemon Tahini Sauce is a simple and flavorful dish combining crispy, caramelized cauliflower with a creamy, nutty, and tangy tahini drizzle. Perfect as a side dish, salad topping, or light main course, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, plant-based, and simple to prepare.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 388kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil avocado oil or coconut oil
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt pinch for the sauce and the rest for roasting
- 1 head cauliflower broken into florets
- ½ cup tahini paste
- 1 lemon zested, and juiced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 6 tbsps water or more if needed
- ¼ cup pistachios toasted (opt for the top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- In a small bowl combine the oil, cumin, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Break the cauliflower into florets and place in a large bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and stir to combine.
- Spread the cauliflower evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl add the tahini paste.
- Add the garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Combine. Note that the sauce will be very thick.
- Add the water and stir until combined and loose. Set aside.
- Toast the pistachios, if using, and set aside.
- Place the roasted cauliflower in a serving bowl. Top with the pistachios. Serve with the tahini sauce either on the side or poured over the cauliflower.
Notes
Don't overcrowd your cauliflower on the sheet pan. The cauliflower will crisp better if there is room.
Stir the tahini paste before you use it. It will have clumps on the bottom.
When making the tahini sauce, you can loosen it by adding more water or lemon juice. If it's too loose, add more tahini.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
