Brazilian recipe
Roasted Cauliflower with Easy Tahini Sauce (Couve-flor assada com molho de tahine)
Enjoy a crunchy roasted cauliflower served with a creamy lemon-tahini sauce, perfect for a quick, nutritious vegetarian meal.
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Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt for the sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt for the sauce
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients in local supermarkets' produce, condiments, and organic sections. Tahine might be available in the international or health food aisle.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Prepare the cauliflower: remove the outer leaves and cut the stem base.
- Cut the cauliflower into similarly-sized florets.
- Wash the florets under running water and drain thoroughly in a sieve.
- Dry the florets well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to ensure they brown.
- Arrange the cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss the florets with your hands to coat evenly with the seasonings.
- Spread the florets in a single layer on the baking sheet, without overlapping.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Turn the florets halfway through baking for even browning.
- While the cauliflower bakes, 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 to combine.
- Gradually add the water, stirring continuously, until reaching a creamy, pourable consistency.
- Adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve the hot cauliflower with the tahini sauce.
Observations
Transform cauliflower into a surprising dish with this roasted recipe and aromatic tahini sauce. The secret to a perfectly golden and caramelized cauliflower is to ensure it is well dry before baking. This method enhances the sweet flavor of the vegetable, which contrasts beautifully with the richness of the sesame-based sauce.
Ideal for those seeking a healthy and flavorful option, this recipe is versatile, serving as a side for meats, fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. The preparation is simple and the outcome impressive.
Ideal for those seeking a healthy and flavorful option, this recipe is versatile, serving as a side for meats, fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. The preparation is simple and the outcome impressive.
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