Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Tahini Sauce

Enjoy over rice or quinoa, alongside beans, tofu, or another protein for a complete meal in one bowl. 

25 minutes
4 servings
Categories:
Side Dishes
Gluten-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

Roasted Cauliflower:

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • red pepper flakes to taste

 

Tahini Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • kosher salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Garnish

  • fresh parsley cut small leaves

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.

2

Flip the florets halfway through the roasting process, or until they are golden brown and tender with a fork.

3

As the cauliflower is roasting, combine the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic clove, cayenne and salt in a small mixing bowl. If it’s a little thick add a tablespoon of water. Whisk until combined and about the consistency of hummus. Add salt and pepper as desired.

4

Remove the florets after twenty five minutes or once they are golden brown and tender with a fork.

5

To serve drizzle sauce over roasted cauliflower and garnish with fresh parsley.