Whole Roasted Cauliflower Tahini (Print View)

Golden roasted cauliflower topped with smooth tahini drizzle and garnished with parsley and sesame seeds.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cauliflower

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, leaves and stem trimmed

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1½ tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp ground turmeric
06 - ½ tsp ground coriander
07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Tahini Drizzle

10 - ⅓ cup tahini
11 - 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 2–4 tbsp cold water (as needed)
14 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove tough outer leaves and trim stem so cauliflower sits flat on the baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
04 - Place cauliflower on prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with spiced oil mixture, ensuring entire surface is coated and marinade reaches into crevices.
05 - Roast for 55–65 minutes until deeply golden, tender when pierced with a knife, and edges are slightly crisp.
06 - While cauliflower roasts, whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until smooth and pourable.
07 - Transfer roasted cauliflower to serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Slice into wedges to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A whole cauliflower transforms into something incredible in the oven
  • The tahini sauce makes everything taste rich and restaurant worthy
  • Its one of those dishes that looks impressive but could not be easier
02 -
  • The sauce will seize and look curdled before you add water just keep whisking
  • Letting the cauliflower get deeply golden is where all the flavor develops
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it sits so add another splash of water if needed before serving
03 -
  • Room temperature cauliflower roasts more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • The tahini sauce keeps in the fridge for days and is incredible on everything

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