Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Harissa Sauce
Roasted cauliflower with tahini harissa sauce is complex in flavor and easy to make. This vegetable side dish combines charred cauliflower, sweet dates, pistachios, and fresh herbs. Then top it with a tahini, lemon, and harissa dressing! Is your mouth watering yet?
Servings: 4 side dish
Calories: 235kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 medium sized bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower chopped into florets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or any high-heat oil: grapeseed, refined olive oil, sunflower, safflower
- salt to taste
- 3-4 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint roughly chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios optional, chopped
Tahini Sauce
- 1 and ½ tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice juice of 1 small lemon
- ½ tablespoon harissa adjust to your spice preference by adding more or less.
- 1 - 2 tablespoons water to adjust sauce thickness
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Cauliflower:
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and pat dry the cauliflower thoroughly. The drier, the better! Cut into florets. Pat dry again as needed.
- Toss florets in a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cauliflower evenly on the baking sheet, making sure there’s space between each floret.
- Roast in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes, until slightly charred and crispy. If you like more char, continue to roast for up to another 10 minutes, depending on how much char you want.
Harissa-Tahini Sauce:
- Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust water to reach your desired drizzle consistency.
Garnishes:
- While the cauliflower roasts, prep the fresh herbs, dates, and pistachios (if using).
Assemble and Serve:
- Once the cauliflower is done, plate it and drizzle with the harissa-tahini sauce.
- Sprinkle with herbs, dates, and pistachios. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storing: Place the cauliflower and the tahini sauce in separate air-tight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reheating: You can enjoy the cauliflower cold, or if you want to bring back the texture, place it in the oven or an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg