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
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.