Description
A deliciously creamy, tangy, and vibrant dish with roasted cauliflower “steaks,” a smooth garlic tahini sauce, and bright pops of pomegranate seeds. Perfect as a side dish or light main course!
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Tahini Sauce:
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked and drained (or use roasted cashews if preferred)
- 2 tbsp tahini (room temperature)
- 1 head garlic, roasted*
- 4–6 tbsp water, or as needed for consistency
- 1/4–1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4–1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 2–3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
Garlic Tahini Sauce:
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the soaked cashews, tahini, roasted garlic, and salt. While blending, slowly drizzle in water a little at a time until the sauce becomes smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed and add more water until it reaches a creamy, smooth consistency. Adjust salt to taste.
2. Roasted Cauliflower:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Remove the leaves from the base of the cauliflower, leaving the stem intact. Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick slabs (or “steaks”). Don’t worry if some florets break off around the edges.
- Season Cauliflower: Place the cauliflower pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the cauliflower is tender and the edges are golden brown.
3. Serve:
Drizzle the roasted cauliflower with the garlic tahini sauce. Top with pomegranate seeds, freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, and an extra sprinkle of salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic can be done in advance. Wrap the garlic head in foil with a bit of olive oil and roast it alongside the cauliflower for convenience.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg