Moroccan Cauliflower With Tahini Honey (Printable)
Spiced roasted cauliflower with creamy tahini honey drizzle
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Spices
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Tahini Honey Sauce
10 - 3 tablespoons tahini
11 - 1½ tablespoons honey
12 - Juice of ½ lemon
13 - 2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - While the cauliflower roasts, whisk together tahini, honey, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water if needed for a drizzling consistency.
05 - Arrange the roasted cauliflower on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini honey sauce. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and toasted almonds, if using. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tahini honey sauce creates this incredible sweet-savory moment that makes you want to lick the plate
- It comes together in under an hour but looks and tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
- The sauce will seize up at first when you add the lemon juice—keep whisking and it will smooth out
- Crowding the baking sheet leads to steaming instead of roasting, so use two sheets if needed
03 -
- Cut the florets uniformly so they all roast at the same rate
- Let the roasted cauliflower rest for 5 minutes before saucing—this helps the textures settle