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Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

Cauliflower that's coated with flavorful spices and roasted to perfection.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 101kcal

Ingredients

Cauliflower

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 tablespoons ghee

Tahini Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

Caulifower

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Trim the leaves of the cauliflower. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Then gently place the cauliflower in the water and boil for 10 minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is boiling, mix the chili powder, kosher salt, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika and black pepper.
  • Drain the cauliflower, then place it on a small baking sheet. Coat the cauliflower with ghee. Then rub it with the spices. Bake for about 40 minutes or until the cauliflower can be easily pierced with a fork.

Tahini Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, tahini paste, water, and minced garlic.
  • Drizzle sauce over cauliflower, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2