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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted, tender, and drizzled with a creamy, nutty tahini sauce, it's a healthy and delicious dish that's easy to make. Ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, side diish
Cuisine American, continental
Servings 3
Calories 132 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cauliflower

Seasoning Rub

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Tahini Sauce

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Prep the cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the stems from the cauliflower and boil the head in a large pot of water for 5 minutes.
  • Make the rub: In a bowl, mix all the seasoning rub ingredients until smooth.
  • Season and roast: Drain the cauliflower, place it in a roasting dish, and brush the rub all over its surface evenly. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the sauce: While the cauliflower roasts, mix tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
  • Garnish and serve: Pour half the tahini sauce on a serving platter, place the roasted cauliflower on top, and drizzle the remaining sauce. Garnish with parsley and pistachios.

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Notes

Nutrition Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 1062mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 168mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 928mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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