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Roasted Cauliflower With Yogurt Sauce (Zahra)

Roasted Cauliflower With Yogurt Sauce AND a dairy free tahini sauce! You won't believe how addictive this dish is with caramelized cauliflower, a zingy yogurt sauce and a tasty tahini sauce for people who prefer not to eat dairy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

For The Cauliflower:
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon allepo pepper see note
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • parsley for garnish, optional
For Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 minced garlic cloves
For Tahini Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower with 1/4 cup of olive oil, Aleppo pepper, season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and starting to brown.
  3. While cauliflower is roasting, make the sauces (you can make just one or both)
For The Yogurt Sauce:
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  1. Stir ingredients together until smooth. Thin with just a little water if you would like a thinner consistency.
For The Tahini Sauce:
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add the tahini, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Use a whisk to stir just until combined. Whisk in the water and whisk until smooth (you can ad more or less water to reach desired consistency)
To Complete The Dish:
  1. Serve cauliflower drizzled with sauce of choice, then garnish with just a pinch of Aleppo pepper and parsley if desired. Serve while cauliflower is still hot!

Notes

  • *Aleppo pepper is a wonderful spice but can be hard to find right now. Your best bet to find it is at specialty spice shops or online. Although it is not quite the same flavor, you can substitute paprika with a pinch of cayenne pepper if you are unable to find it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 618mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 78.6mg (87%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 618mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 78.6mg 87%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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