Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini (Printable View)
Tender roasted cauliflower steaks topped with a smooth, tangy tahini drizzle and garnished beautifully.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cauliflower
01 - 2 large cauliflower heads
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ¾ teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Tahini Sauce
08 - ⅓ cup tahini
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
11 - ¼ teaspoon salt
12 - 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water, as needed
→ Garnishes (optional)
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove leaves and trim stems from cauliflower heads, keeping the core intact. Slice each into 2 to 3 thick steaks about ¾ inch thick. Reserve loose florets for another use.
03 - Arrange cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each side with olive oil, then evenly season with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Roast steaks for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
06 - Arrange roasted cauliflower steaks on a serving platter. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with parsley, pomegranate seeds, and pine nuts if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- There's something magically simple about roasting cauliflower until tender and pairing it with that smooth, bright tahini sauce; it feels like sharing a secret shortcut to deliciousness with a friend
- It quickly became a favorite because it's both comforting and fresh, perfect for a main or a side that everyone asks about
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- Don't rush slicing the cauliflower; thick steaks hold up better to roasting and create that visual wow factor
- Add cold water slowly to your tahini sauce—it&apo;ll separate at first but comes together silky smooth with patience
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- Patience roasting and flipping lends perfect color and gently caramelizes edges for that irresistible flavor
- The bright tahini sauce with lemon brightens the richness of the roasted cauliflower, making all the difference