5 from 60 votes
Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts
This roast cauliflower recipe features za'atar-spiced florets combined with toasted pine nuts and sweet Medjool dates. The roasting brings out a caramelized flavor with a tender texture while the pine nuts add crunch and the dates provide a sticky sweetness, creating a balanced dish with savory, nutty, and sweet notes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
289 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets, head
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon za'atar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 6 Medjool dates pitted and diced
- 1 teaspoon thyme plus extra sprigs for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with za'atar spice, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, heat a small pan on medium heat. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, dates, and thyme.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra sprigs of thyme, if you'd like.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Potassium
745mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 745mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.