roasted cauliflower with lemon- tahini sauce
If you haven’t tried roasted cauliflower- I just know you’re going to love it! This Middle Eastern inspired dish is so simple to make and packed full of flavor. Perfect as a side, or appetizer- even as a light main course. Ras el Hanout is available in specialty food stores, or may you substitute equal amounts coriander and ginger. .
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Roast
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - head cauliflower
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ras el hanout
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
How To Make roasted cauliflower with lemon- tahini sauce
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Step 2Wash and trim caulifower head, leaving core intact. Slice the caulifower lengthwise into 4-6, 3/4' inch slices depending on size of cauliflower. Brush both sides of slices generously with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Ras el Hanout and salt. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning once halfway. Add the almonds during the last ten minutes of cooking time.
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Step 3While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce; Combine the tahini, water, lemon , garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary. Cover and set aside.
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Step 4To serve, remove the slices to a platter and sprinkle with the toasted almounds. Spoon the tahini sauce generously over the cauliflower slices . Serve with lemon, and enjoy!
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Middle Eastern
Method:
Roast
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