Roasted Charred Cauliflower with Tahini Harissa Sauce
Inspired by the charred cauliflower at True Food Kitchen, this simple roasted cauliflower with tahini harissa sauce is topped with fresh mint, dill and crispy toasted almonds for the ultimate cauliflower side dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
For the cauliflower:
- 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For garnish:
- Chopped fresh mint
- Chopped fresh dill
- Sliced almonds toasted
Instructions
- Roast the cauliflower. Start by preheating your oven to 400˚F. Then, remove the core of your cauliflower and breaking it into florets. Add them to a cooking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.Season with salt and pepper and roast for 25 - 30 minutes, depending on the size of your florets. You want the cauliflower to begin to char on the edges and begin to turn golden brown.
- Prep the toppings. While the cauliflower is roasting, mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl, and whisk until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt & pepper, as desired.You'll also need to chop some fresh mint and dill and toast almonds if you haven't done that already. Set these aside until the cauliflower is done.
- Garnish and serve. Remove the cauliflower from the oven drizzle the sauce over the cauliflower and top with mint, dill and almonds.
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Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 49mg