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Best Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

This is the best whole roasted cauliflower recipe with so much flavor in every bite. Learn how to roast a whole head of cauliflower perfectly every time using my step by step tutorial.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Calories: 163kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole cauliflower about 2 pounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Tahini yogurt sauce

  • cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Wash and dry the cauliflower, trim the outer leaves and carefully cut the bottom stem so the cauliflower can stand. Place it on a cast iron skillet.
  • In a bowl mix the olive oil with sumac, oregano, Aleppo pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, paprika and garlic powder to form a paste. Rub this mixture all over the cauliflower.
  • Cover the cauliflower with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until it's tender and you can easily insert a knife in it. Uncover and roast for another 10 minutes.
  • To make the tahini yogurt sauce, mix the yogurt with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle it all over the cauliflower and serve warm.

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Notes

  • You can use dairy free yogurt to make the tahini yogurt sauce as long as it's plain and not flavored.
  • If all the spices mentioned in the recipe are not available to you, leave them out. Other additions to this recipe can be ras el hanout, advieh or Lebanese seven spice. You can also add some parmesan cheese, herbs such as parsley and cilantro and top it with some lemon juice right before serving. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven at 250 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also freeze the leftovers and thaw them in the fridge overnight when you're ready to use them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg