Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey Recipe
This Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey recipe offers a flavorful and aromatic roasted cauliflower dish, enhanced with warm spices and a creamy, slightly sweet tahini-honey sauce. Perfect as a vibrant side or a light main course, it combines the earthiness of cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika with the nutty richness of tahini and the brightness of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cauliflower & Seasonings
- 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
Tahini-Honey Sauce
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure a perfect roast with a nice caramelized flavor.
- Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl, ready for seasoning.
- Season the Cauliflower: Drizzle olive oil over the florets, then sprinkle ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly with the spices and oil.
- Roast: Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Tahini-Honey Sauce: While the cauliflower roasts, whisk together tahini, honey (or maple syrup for vegan), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Add water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Combine: Once roasted, transfer the cauliflower to a serving bowl and immediately drizzle the tahini-honey sauce over the warm florets to soak in the flavors.
- Garnish: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and sesame seeds on top for an added burst of flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve this warm Moroccan Cauliflower as a delicious side dish or a light main course, perfect for any meal occasion.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup.
- You can adjust the spice levels by adding more or less cumin, coriander, or smoked paprika according to your taste.
- If the tahini sauce is too thick, thin it out with small amounts of water until desired consistency is reached.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and are great cold or reheated.
- Adding a sprinkle of chili flakes can give a spicy kick if desired.
Keywords: Moroccan cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, tahini honey sauce, vegetarian side dish, easy vegetable recipe, spiced cauliflower
