Charred Cauliflower with Garlic Tahini Sauce Recipe

The dish that is beloved even by people who say they don't like cauliflower? This charred with a garlic tahini sauce recipe.

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Prep Time 40

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Sauces, Side, Snack

Cuisine Israeli, Middle Eastern

Diet Vegan

Servings servings

Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients

For The Cauliflower:

1 medium cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds) outer leaves trimmed and discarded

For The Garlic Tahini Sauce:

1/2 cup tahini stirred before using
1/2 cup warm water
2 cloves garlic grated
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey plus more as desired
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling on the cauliflower
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Instructions

Steam The Cauliflower: Place a few inches of water in a large pot then insert a steam basket. Bring to a boil then add the whole cauliflower head. Reduce head to medium and steam until the base of the cauliflower can be really easily pierced with a sharp knife, about 15 minutes. Heat an oven to broil and arrange a rack in the top, at least 6 inches from the broiler.
Make The Garlic Tahini Sauce: Meanwhile, combine the tahini, the measured water, lemon juice, garlic, and honey in a mini food processor or high-performance blender. Add a pinch of salt and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust flavoring as desired.
Broil The Cauliflower: Place the whole head of cauliflower on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle all over with olive oil (you want to pour it on slowly so the cauliflower soaks it up but don't add so much that it pools on the baking sheet).
Season all over with a large pinch of salt then place under the broiler. Cook, watching the whole time and rotating the baking sheet as needed, until the cauliflower is mostly charred.
Serve with tahini sauce, some chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 56mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Vegan appetizer, vegan dip, vegan spread