Description
This Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey is a flavorful roasted cauliflower dish seasoned with warm spices and finished with a creamy, sweet-tangy tahini sauce. Perfect as a side dish or light vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place in a large mixing bowl.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the florets, then add cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
4. Spread the seasoned cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and tender.
5. While the cauliflower roasts, whisk tahini, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until creamy. Add water as needed to adjust consistency.
6. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the tahini-honey sauce while still warm.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds.
8. Serve warm as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup.
Serve alongside grilled meats, rice, or couscous for a full meal.
Adjust spice levels by adding chili flakes or harissa for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey, roasted cauliflower, tahini sauce, vegetarian Moroccan recipe