Description
Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey is a warm, aromatic vegetarian side dish that transforms simple roasted cauliflower into a crave-worthy dinner or light main, finished with a rich tahini-honey drizzle and Moroccan spice kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Tahini-Honey Sauce:
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp warm water, to thin
Optional garnish:
- Chopped parsley
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
- While cauliflower roasts, whisk tahini, honey, lemon juice, garlic, and warm water until smooth and pourable.
- Transfer roasted cauliflower to a serving dish.
- Drizzle generously with tahini-honey sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm for maximum aroma and flavor.
- Adjust honey for sweetness, or omit for a less sweet finish.
- Make tahini sauce ahead and rewarm before serving.
- If sauce thickens, whisk in a bit more warm water until pourable.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 4)
- Calories: ~230
- Sugar: ~12 g
- Sodium: ~60 mg
- Fat: ~18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~28 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Protein: ~7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey, roasted cauliflower, tahini drizzle, Moroccan spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, coriander, honey, lemon, garlic, parsley, sesame seeds, vegetarian side dish, weeknight vegetarian