Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Roasting cauliflower intensifies its flavor. Served with a creamy tahini sauce, this is a simple yet delicious side dish or starter. It's also great as part of a meze spread. You can serve the cauliflower hot or at room temperature.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 1 tablespoon warm water, or as needed
• 2 teaspoons za'atar
• ½ teaspoon sumac powder (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Step 2

Place cauliflower florets into a bowl and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, za'atar, and salt. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes, turning after 20 minutes.

Step 4

Prepare the tahini sauce while the cauliflower is roasting. Mix yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined. Stir in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a drizzling consistency is achieved. Season with more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Step 5

Place sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet.

Step 6

Arrange cauliflower in an even layer in a shallow dish, drizzle with tahini dressing, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sumac.