Description
Transform humble cauliflower into a showstopper with this Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini Honey recipe. Experience a vibrant blend of spices and a creamy tahini-honey drizzle that creates an unforgettable sweet and savory balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2–3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave nectar)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- warm water (as needed)
- a pinch of salt
- fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
- toasted sesame seeds or slivered almonds (for garnish)
- pomegranate arils (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove any outer leaves from the cauliflower, trim the bottom stem, and cut it into uniform, bite-sized florets, about 1 to 1.5 inches in size. Rinse and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with olive oil. Toss to coat. Add the Moroccan spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, ginger, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss again until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
- Spread the spiced cauliflower florets in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and browned.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, whisk together tahini, honey (or alternative), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually add warm water until the sauce reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Once the cauliflower is roasted, transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle with the tahini honey sauce and garnish with parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, almonds, and pomegranate arils if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Moroccan, Cauliflower, Tahini, Honey, Recipe