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.
Healthy Recipes
Cauli Wedges With Green Tahini & Almonds
September 28, 2021
Yield
Serves 2
Prep Time
15mins
Cook Time
25mins
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
01.
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.