Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Thick roasted cauliflower steaks topped with creamy lemon tahini sauce, toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs, and warm Mediterranean spices.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
35 mins min
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 For the Tahini Sauce:
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 2
Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower while keeping the stem intact.
- 3
Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks.
- 4
Brush both sides with olive oil.
- 5
Season with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- 7
Roast for 20 minutes.
- 8
Carefully flip each steak and roast another 15 minutes until golden and tender.
- 9
Meanwhile whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and water until smooth.
- 10
Transfer the roasted cauliflower steaks to serving plates.
- 11
Drizzle generously with the lemon tahini sauce.
- 12
Top with toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, and a pinch of smoked paprika before serving.
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