Description
This Moroccan-inspired roasted cauliflower dish is enhanced with a flavorful tahini-honey sauce, offering a perfect blend of spicy, smoky, and sweet notes. Easy to prepare and suitable as a main or side dish, it’s ideal for a wholesome, vegeterian meal with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cauliflower:
- 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 4 Tbsp. mild harissa (such as Mina brand)
- 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and sliced into florets (about 7 to 8 cups)
For the Tahini-Honey Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Prepare cauliflower: In a large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. harissa. Toss the cauliflower florets in the mixture until evenly coated.
- First baking stage: Spread the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for 35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and slightly charred.
- Caramelize: Remove from oven, toss with remaining 2 Tbsp. harissa, and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until caramelized and some spots are charred.
- Make tahini-honey sauce: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil, tahini, honey, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and black pepper. Add 1 Tbsp. water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Assemble and serve: Transfer roasted cauliflower to a serving platter or bowl, drizzle with the tahini-honey sauce, and squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less harissa according to taste.
- This dish pairs well with couscous, rice, or as part of a larger Moroccan-inspired meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
