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 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
Cauliflower and common vegetables are readily available at most supermarkets in the produce section. Look for fresh garlic and lemons in the same area. Olive oil and salt are pantry staples found in most grocery stores. Tahini (sesame paste) can typically be found in the international foods aisle, often near Middle Eastern or Mediterranean ingredients, or in specialty health food stores.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 400°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 towel 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
- Mix 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 homogeneous paste forms
- 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 sauce consistency (creamy and fluid)
- Adjust salt, if necessary
- Serve the cauliflower hot, accompanied by the tahini sauce
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 to ensure it's well-dried before baking. 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 for meat, fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. The 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 for meat, fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. The preparation is simple and the result is impressive.
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