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 a crisp vegetable texture that contrasts beautifully with a creamy, aromatic sauce.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt to taste for the sauce
Salt to taste
1 medium cauliflower
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt to taste for the sauce
Salt to taste
1 medium cauliflower
Where to find ingredients
Tahini can be found in the international or natural foods aisle of most supermarkets, or at specialty Middle Eastern grocery stores. Fresh produce and pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, and lemons are available at any standard grocery store or local farmer's market.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C
- Prepare the cauliflower by removing the outer leaves and the base of the stalk
- Cut the cauliflower into uniform 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 towel to ensure they brown
- Arrange the cauliflower florets in a large baking sheet
- Drizzle with 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 overlapping
- Roast for 20 minutes
- Flip the florets halfway through the cooking time so they brown evenly
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce
- Peel the garlic clove
- In a mortar, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth paste
- Add the tahini and lemon juice to the garlic paste
- Mix well until incorporated
- Add the filtered water gradually, stirring continuously, until reaching the desired creamy and fluid consistency for the sauce
- Adjust the salt if necessary
- Serve the cauliflower hot, accompanied by the tahini sauce
Observations
This recipe transforms 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 perfectly caramelized.
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