Brazilian recipe
Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce (Couve-flor assada com tahine)
A nutritious roasted cauliflower recipe with a crispy texture and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main.
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Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt to taste (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 fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cauliflower and basic pantry staples like garlic and lemons at any local supermarket or green grocer. Tahini can usually be found in the international or health foods aisle of larger supermarkets. If tahini is unavailable, a thin peanut butter mixed with a little toasted sesame oil can act as a substitute, though the flavor profile will differ.
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 florets of similar size.
- Wash the florets under running water and drain them completely in a colander.
- Dry the florets thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel 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 to ensure they brown evenly.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce.
- Peel the garlic clove.
- In a mortar and pestle, crush 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 you reach the desired consistency for the sauce (creamy and fluid).
- Adjust the salt if necessary.
- Serve the cauliflower warm, accompanied by the tahini sauce.
Observations
Transform cauliflower into a stunning dish with this roasting method and aromatic tahini sauce. The key to perfectly golden and caramelized cauliflower is ensuring it is thoroughly dry before roasting. This technique brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable, which contrasts beautifully with the richness of the nutty sesame sauce.
Ideal for those seeking a healthy and flavorful meal, this dish is versatile enough to be served as a side for meats or as a light vegetarian main course. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is truly impressive.
Ideal for those seeking a healthy and flavorful meal, this dish is versatile enough to be served as a side for meats or as a light vegetarian main course. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is truly impressive.
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