Best Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Best Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
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This is the best whole roasted cauliflower recipe with so much flavor in every bite. Learn how to roast a whole head of cauliflower perfectly every time using my step by step tutorial.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole cauliflower about 2 pounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Tahini yogurt sauce
- 2/3 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Wash and dry the cauliflower, trim the outer leaves and carefully cut the bottom stem so the cauliflower can stand. Place it on a cast iron skillet.
- In a bowl mix the olive oil with sumac, oregano, Aleppo pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, paprika and garlic powder to form a paste. Rub this mixture all over the cauliflower.
- Cover the cauliflower with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until it's tender and you can easily insert a knife in it. Uncover and roast for another 10 minutes.
- To make the tahini yogurt sauce, mix the yogurt with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle it all over the cauliflower and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use dairy free yogurt to make the tahini yogurt sauce as long as it's plain and not flavored.
- If all the spices mentioned in the recipe are not available to you, leave them out. Other additions to this recipe can be ras el hanout, advieh or Lebanese seven spice. You can also add some parmesan cheese, herbs such as parsley and cilantro and top it with some lemon juice right before serving.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven at 250 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also freeze the leftovers and thaw them in the fridge overnight when you're ready to use them.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
946mg
(39%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
460IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 946mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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