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 clove garlic
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 clove garlic
1/4 cup filtered water
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
Where to find ingredients
Cauliflower is widely available in the produce section of most supermarkets. Tahini (sesame paste) can be found in the international foods aisle, often near Middle Eastern or Mediterranean ingredients, or in specialty food stores. Garlic, lemons, olive oil, salt, pepper, and water are common pantry staples available at any grocery store.
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 well with a clean dish 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
- 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 and pestle, 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
- Add the filtered water gradually, stirring continuously, until the desired sauce consistency is reached (creamy and fluid)
- Adjust salt, if necessary
- Serve the hot cauliflower with 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 going into the oven. This method enhances the vegetable's sweet flavor, which contrasts wonderfully with the richness of the sesame sauce.
Ideal for those looking for a healthy and tasty option, this recipe is versatile, serving as a side dish for meats, fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. The preparation is simple and the result is impactful.
Ideal for those looking for a healthy and tasty option, this recipe is versatile, serving as a side dish for meats, fish, or as a light vegetarian main course. The preparation is simple and the result is impactful.
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