Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Inspired by Nicole’s Lebanese heritage, this Whole Roasted Cauliflower is flavoured with Lebanese spices and is drizzled with a delicious tahini sauce. Perfect for Autumn entertaining and a great vegetarian dish to share with friends.

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Yield: serves 4

Author: Nicole O'Neil

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 50 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

Perfect for Autumn entertaining, this delicious Whole Roasted Cauliflower is spiced with Lebanese spices and drizzled with a tahini sauce.

Ingredients

For the Cauliflower

• 1 large head of cauliflower
• 2-3 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Sea salt, to taste

For the Tahini Sauce

• 1/3 cup unhulled tahini
• 1/2 of a lemon, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup ice water (ice removed before mixing into the sauce)

To Serve

• Fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds/pepitas
• Za'atar
• Pomegranate seeds

Instructions

To Prepare the Cauliflower

1. Preheat your oven to 210C/410F fan forced.
2. Steam your cauliflower for 10 mins in a large saucepan with about an inch of water.
3. Place your steamed cauliflower on your prepared tray. drizzle with olive oil and rub with your salt and turmeric.
4. Sprinkle with cumin seeds, adding a bit of extra olive oil if needed to ensure the whole cauliflower is covered and the spices have stuck to the cauliflower.
5. Roast for 40-50 mins or until soft.

Prepare the Tahini Sauce

1. In a mixing bowl add your tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt.
2. Gradually add in your ice water, whisking until smooth and combined. If needed, add a drizzle of ice water until you reach your desired consistency.

To Finish

1. Once your cauliflower has roasted, leave to sit for 15-20 mins to cool slightly, then place onto a bed of rocket on your serving dish.
2. Drizzle with your tahini dressing and sprinkle with za'atar, fresh parsley, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds.

Notes

As Seen on At Home with Krissy, Victoria and Nicole

https://nicoleoneil.com/recipes/whole-roasted-cauliflower-with-tahini-sauce

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