Roasted Cauliflower with Herbed Tahini Dressing

 
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Total time: 1 hour

Active time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Skip the potatoes, and make this Roasted Cauliflower Dish! Cauliflower is the perfect side for a rich meal, especially drizzled with a fresh, and flavorful herbed tahini dressing. When roasted, cauliflower becomes addictively crisp with a hint of sweetness. Whether you drizzle or dip the tahini dressing, you may want to double the recipe… it’s that good!

Equipment

Blender or food processor 

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp red chili flakes

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, to garnish

  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, to garnish

  • 1 tsp lemon zest, to garnish

Tahini Dressing

  • 3 tbsp tahini

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • 1 sp lemon zest

  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 cup fresh herbs (a mix of parsley, cilantro, basil, and/or mint)

  • 3-4 tbsp water, as needed

  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with foil.

  2. Add cauliflower to the baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Spread cauliflower in an even layer, and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until golden.

  3. While the cauliflower is roasting, make the tahini dressing: Combine tahini, cumin, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh herbs, water, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, in a blender, puree until smooth.

  4. Drizzle tahini dressing overtop the cauliflower. Top with parsley, sesame seeds, and additional lemon zest.

Notes

  • Looking for a vegetarian option at your dinner table? Add a can of drained chickpeas to your tray and roast them with the cauliflower for a plant-based protein option!

  • The Tahini Dressing with thicken over time, thin it out with 1-2 tbsp water or lemon juice before serving.

  • The Tahini Dressing is a great way to incorporate your favorite herbs! Try using a mixture of whatever you have on hand.