ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON- TAHINI SAUCE

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon- Tahini Sauce image

Provided by Krista Towns

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower
1/4 c olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp ras el hanout
1 tsp salt
1/2 c slivered almonds
1/2 c tahini paste
1/4 c water
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Wash 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.
3. While 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.
4. To 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!