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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini
4.9 from 16 votes

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini

If you know me, you know I’m all about those easy, flavorful side dishes that double as total showstoppers—and this Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini checks all the boxes. It’s crispy, golden, and drenched in the most dreamy, tangy tahini sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 heads cauliflower cut into medium florets
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
  • black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
  • 1 lemon juiced
For the Tahini Sauce
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water as needed
  • kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower florets, sliced onion, thyme sprigs, and garlic cloves with olive oil. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Spread everything out into a single layer to ensure even roasting.
  2. Roast for 25-35 minutes, tossing once or twice, until the cauliflower is golden and just beginning to char at the edges.
  3. Drizzle the juice of one lemon over the roasted vegetables, toss to combine, and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and caramelized.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped garlic until smooth. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce is pourable. Season with kosher salt to taste.
  5. Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving platter, drizzle generously with the tahini sauce, and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t skimp on the fat: You need olive oil, and plenty of it! A generous drizzle ensures the cauliflower roasts to perfection, avoiding any dried-out, sad veggies. Trust me—ain’t nobody got time for that!
  • Space matters: Give your veggies room to breathe! Overcrowding the baking sheet will cause them to steam instead of roast, resulting in softer, less crispy cauliflower. Use two baking sheets if needed.
  • High heat is key: Roasting at 425°F is what gives you those perfectly caramelized, crispy edges.
  • Toss halfway through: This helps everything cook evenly and ensures every bite has that golden, roasted goodness.
  • Go for color: You want those beautiful brown bits on your cauliflower. That caramelization is where all the flavor lives, so don’t be afraid to let them get a little toasty!
  • Make the tahini sauce ahead: It keeps well in the fridge and is great on everything from roasted veggies to grain bowls and grilled chicken.
  • Don’t skimp on the fat: You need olive oil, and plenty of it! A generous drizzle ensures the cauliflower roasts to perfection, avoiding any dried-out, sad veggies. Trust me—ain’t nobody got time for that!
  • Space matters: Give your veggies room to breathe! Overcrowding the baking sheet will cause them to steam instead of roast, resulting in softer, less crispy cauliflower. Use two baking sheets if needed.
  • High heat is key: Roasting at 425°F is what gives you those perfectly caramelized, crispy edges.
  • Toss halfway through: This helps everything cook evenly and ensures every bite has that golden, roasted goodness.
  • Go for color: You want those beautiful brown bits on your cauliflower. That caramelization is where all the flavor lives, so don’t be afraid to let them get a little toasty!
  • Make the tahini sauce ahead: It keeps well in the fridge and is great on everything from roasted veggies to grain bowls and grilled chicken.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 705mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 44IU (1%) Vitamin C 109mg (121%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 705mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 44IU 1%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.