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Fire Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

Cauliflower just got a serious upgrade. Roasted with a vibrant blend of spices, then finished with a cool, lemony tahini drizzle that cuts right through the richness. Nutty, savory, a little tangy, and ridiculously good.

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Fire Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle
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Ingredients

Roasted Cauliflower

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 tsp onion soup mix
  • ½ tsp consommé
  • 1 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • Coarse black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, only if needed

Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

  • 3 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 4–6 Tbsp cold water
  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook for approximately 30 minutes, until tender but still holding its shape. Drain thoroughly and pat dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. Gently toss cauliflower with olive oil and all seasonings until evenly coated.
  4. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast uncovered at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and roast for another 25 minutes, until nicely browned.
  6. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, cold water, and salt until smooth and pourable.
  7. Transfer cauliflower to a serving platter and drizzle with lemon-tahini sauce just before serving.

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