Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate
40 min · 5 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
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
Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking tray.
Toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, ground cumin and salt, then spread out on the tray.
Roast the cauliflower, turning once, until deeply golden and tender at the edges.
Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic and water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving plate, drizzle over the tahini sauce, then scatter with the pomegranate seeds and parsley.