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Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey

A delightful and healthy dish featuring roasted cauliflower with a tangy tahini-honey sauce, perfect as a side dish or light main course.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and sliced into florets (about 7 to 8 cups)
  • 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 4 Tbsp. mild harissa, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of harissa. Mix well.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Baking
  1. Spread the coated cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes. Toss the cauliflower once halfway through cooking.
  2. Remove from the oven and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa. Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the cauliflower is caramelized.
Tahini-Honey Sauce Preparation
  1. While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the Tahini-Honey sauce. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, tahini, honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
  2. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Final Assembly
  1. Once the cauliflower is ready, transfer it to a bowl or serving platter.
  2. Drizzle the tahini-honey sauce over the roasted cauliflower and squeeze the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice on top.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The dish can be reheated or enjoyed cold as a salad.