Tahini is a Middle Eastern condiment made from toasted and ground sesame. It’s earthy and nutty with a slight bitterness. The tahini dipping sauce is fresh and zingy and pairs beautifully with the spices on the cauliflower.

Can you make roasted cauliflower ahead of time?

This side dish is best served straight out of the oven, however you can coat the cauliflower with oil and spices, then store it covered in the fridge ahead of time. The tahini sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and kept in an airtight container in the fridge.

Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice known for its vibrant red berries. These berries are ground into a coarse powder and sold as a spice. It is a versatile seasoning that adds a bright red colour and a tangy, lemon-like tartness to dishes.

Is cauliflower a healthy side dish?

Oven roasted cauliflower is a healthy side dish. It is low in calories and carbohydrates while being high in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium.

Sumac Cauliflower With Tahini

Name: Sumac Cauliflower With Tahini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon cumin; 2 1/2 teaspoon sumac; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup tahini paste; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves crushed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup water

Description

Roasted sumac cauliflower with Lebanese spices served with a luscious tahini sauce is a quick and easy healthy side that pairs with any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large head of cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin
2 1/2 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Tahini sauce:

½ cup tahini paste
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water

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Instructions

Cut your cauliflower into small florets and then place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Add the olive oil, cumin, sumac, salt and pepper and toss with your hands to evenly coat the cauliflower.
Roast the seasoned cauliflower until golden and fork tender.
Meanwhile, mix all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until it becomes a thick paste. Slowly add water to the mixture and whisk until it’s smooth.
Serve the sumac roasted cauliflower with the tahini sauce and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave.
Store tahini sauce in seperate container.