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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Tahini

5 from 3 votes
Serves: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, to top

Turmeric Tahini

  • 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
  2. Rinse the cauliflower well and cut off the leaves. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and and boil the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the water and gently remove the cauliflower. Place it into a deep baking dish or on a sheet pan
  4. Mix the salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder and paprika together in a small bowl with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Brush the marinade over the cauliflower making sure to coat it fully all around.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, then broil on high for the last 3 minutes.
  6. For the turmeric tahini, whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water as needed.
  7. Pour over the cauliflower when ready to serve and top with fresh cilantro or parsley and sesame seeds.