ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI SAUCE

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Roasting cauliflower intensifies its flavor. Served with a creamy tahini sauce, this is a simple yet delicious side dish or starter. It's also great as part of a meze spread. You can serve the cauliflower hot or at room temperature.

Provided by atsirou

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 teaspoons za'atar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon warm water, or as needed
salt to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ teaspoon sumac powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Place cauliflower florets into a bowl and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, za'atar, and salt. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes, turning after 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the tahini sauce while the cauliflower is roasting. Mix yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined. Stir in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a drizzling consistency is achieved. Season with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
  • Place sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  • Arrange cauliflower in an even layer in a shallow dish, drizzle with tahini dressing, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sumac.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 674 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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