Cauli Wedges With Green Tahini & Almonds

Roasted cauliflower wedges drizzled with a fresh, vibrant tahini sauce make for a great appetiser or quick bite for brunch. Add a sprinkle of crunchy almonds for texture, as well as some chopped mint for that refreshing and uplifting flavour.

Yield: Serves 2
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Difficulty Level: 3/5

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower (1.5 kg)
• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsps za'atar
• ⅓ cup (30 g) natural sliced almonds

GREEN TAHINI

• 2 tbsps tahini
• 2 tbsps lemon juice
• 1 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsps finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tbsps finely chopped mint

Steps

Preheat oven to 200 C.

02. Cut cauliflower into quarters, leaving base and outer leaves intact. Place cauliflower on an oiled oven tray. Brush with 2 tbsps of the oil and sprinkle with za’atar.

03. Bake for 20 mins or until cauliflower is golden and tender. Turn wedges over, add almonds to the tray; bake for a further 5 mins or until cauliflower is tender and almonds are lightly roasted.

04. Make green tahini. Place all ingredients in a small bowl with 2 tbsps water; stir to combine. Season to taste.

05. Place cauliflower on a platter; drizzle with green tahini, then top with almonds.

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