Brazilian recipe
Roasted Cauliflower with Easy Tahini Sauce
Delicious and nutritious roasted cauliflower recipe with a crispy texture and creamy tahini-lemon sauce. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
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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 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
Cauliflower and olive oil are commonly found in the produce and oil sections of any major supermarket. Tahini can usually be found in the international foods aisle or the Middle Eastern/Mediterranean specialty section of larger supermarkets. You can also find it at specialty food stores or online. Lemon and garlic are staples found in the produce section of any grocery store. Filtered water is from your tap or a home filtration system.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C)
- Prepare the cauliflower: remove the outer leaves and the base of the stem
- Cut the cauliflower into similarly sized florets
- Wash the florets under running water and drain them completely in a colander
- Dry the florets thoroughly 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 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 to ensure even browning
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce:
- Peel the garlic clove
- In a mortar, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until a smooth paste forms
- Add the tahini and lemon juice to the garlic paste
- Mix well until incorporated
- Gradually add the filtered water, stirring continuously, until the desired sauce consistency is reached (creamy and fluid)
- Adjust salt if necessary
- Serve the cauliflower hot, with the tahini sauce on the side
Observations
Transform cauliflower into a surprising dish with this roasted recipe and an aromatic tahini sauce. The secret to perfectly golden and caramelized cauliflower is ensuring it's very dry before it goes into the oven. This method enhances the vegetable's sweet flavor, which contrasts wonderfully with the richness of the sesame sauce.
Ideal for those seeking a healthy and flavorful option, this recipe is versatile, serving as a side dish for meat or fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. Preparation is simple, and the result is impressive.
Ideal for those seeking a healthy and flavorful option, this recipe is versatile, serving as a side dish for meat or fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. Preparation is simple, and the result is impressive.
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