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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate

Middle Eastern
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40 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

40 min · 5 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

248 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 15g
Fats 18g

About this dish

Whole cauliflower florets roasted until deeply golden, then drizzled with a garlicky lemon-tahini sauce and finished with bursts of pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley. A striking Lebanese side that turns an everyday vegetable into a centrepiece.

Allergy Info

Sesame

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Cauliflowercut into florets800 g
  • Lemon juice30 ml
  • Garlic clovescrushed1
  • Pomegranate seeds40 g
  • Flat-leaf parsleychopped, to garnish10 g

Dried Goods

  • Water30 ml

Spices & Seasonings

  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Fine sea saltto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Extra-virgin olive oil30 ml
  • Tahini4 tbsp

Utensils

  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking tray.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, ground cumin and salt, then spread out on the tray.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Roast the cauliflower, turning once, until deeply golden and tender at the edges.

Approx. 25 minutes
4

Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic and water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving plate, drizzle over the tahini sauce, then scatter with the pomegranate seeds and parsley.

Approx. 3 minutes