Brazilian recipe
Easy Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce (Couve-flor assada com molho de tahine)
Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce is a nutritious and flavorful dish, featuring the crunchy texture of the vegetable contrasted by a creamy, aromatic sauce.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium cauliflower
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium cauliflower
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 small garlic clove
Where to find ingredients
Cauliflower, fresh produce, and lemons can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores. Tahini (sesame paste) is typically located in the international foods aisle or near nut butters in well-stocked supermarkets or natural food shops.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Prepare the cauliflower: remove the outer leaves and the base of the stalk
- Cut the cauliflower into uniform-sized florets
- Wash the florets under running water and drain them completely in a colander
- Dry the florets well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to ensure they brown properly
- Arrange the cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet
- Drizzle with the olive oil
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Toss the florets with your hands so they are evenly coated with the seasoning
- Spread the florets on the baking sheet in a single layer, without overcrowding
- Roast for 20 minutes
- Flip the florets halfway through the cooking time so they brown evenly
- While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the sauce:
- Peel the garlic clove
- In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth paste
- Add the tahini and lime juice to the garlic paste
- Mix well until incorporated
- Add the filtered water little by little, stirring continuously, until you reach the desired consistency for the sauce (creamy and pourable)
- Adjust the salt if necessary
- Serve the cauliflower warm, drizzled with the tahini sauce
Observations
This recipe turns simple cauliflower into a sophisticated dish. The secret to an impeccable result is ensuring the florets are completely dry before placing them in the oven, which allows them to become golden and caramelized.
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