Brazilian recipe
Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Tahini Dressing
A delicious, nutritious, and simple roasted cauliflower dish featuring crispy, golden florets served with a silky, zesty tahini-lemon drizzle. Perfect as a quick weeknight side or a light vegetarian main.
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Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly cracked 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 cracked 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 all these ingredients at any major local supermarket. Look for cauliflower in the fresh produce aisle. High-quality tahini is usually kept in the 'international' or 'Middle Eastern' section, often near other nut butters or specialty jars. For the best result, choose a tahini that is purely ground sesame seeds without added oils or sugars.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 220°C
- Prep the cauliflower by removing the outer leaves and trimming the base of the stalk
- Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets
- Rinse the florets under cold running water and drain well in a colander
- Pat the florets completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to ensure they roast rather than steam
- Arrange the cauliflower florets in a large roasting tray
- Drizzle with the olive oil
- Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Toss the florets with your hands until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasoning
- Spread the florets out on the tray in a single layer, ensuring they aren't overcrowded
- Roast for 20 minutes
- Turn the florets halfway through the cooking time to ensure an even golden colour
- While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the sauce:
- Peel the garlic clove
- Using a pestle and mortar, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until you have a smooth paste
- Stir in the tahini and the fresh lemon juice until well combined
- Whisk everything together until uniform
- Gradually add the filtered water, stirring constantly, until you reach your desired consistency for the sauce (creamy and pourable)
- Adjust the seasoning with a little more salt if needed
- Serve the cauliflower warm, drizzled with the creamy tahini sauce
Observations
Elevate humble cauliflower into a stunning centerpiece with this simple roasted recipe, finished with an aromatic tahini sauce. The secret to perfectly golden, caramelized florets is ensuring they are thoroughly dried before hitting the oven. This roasting method brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness, which pairs brilliantly with the rich, nutty notes of the sesame paste.
Ideal for those craving a healthy, vibrant meal, this dish is wonderfully versatile. Serve it alongside roasted meats, fish, or enjoy it as a nutritious, light vegetarian main. The prep is straightforward, but the flavour profile is truly impressive.
Ideal for those craving a healthy, vibrant meal, this dish is wonderfully versatile. Serve it alongside roasted meats, fish, or enjoy it as a nutritious, light vegetarian main. The prep is straightforward, but the flavour profile is truly impressive.
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