Description
This Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey is a flavorful roasted dish featuring spiced cauliflower florets drizzled with a creamy, sweet-savory tahini-honey sauce a perfect side or plant-based main bursting with North African flair.
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
**Tahini-Honey Sauce:**
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
1 small garlic clove, minced
2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin)
Pinch of salt
**To Serve:**
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp at the edges.
5. Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and warm water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency by adding more water as needed.
6. Once cauliflower is roasted, transfer to a serving platter.
7. Drizzle generously with the tahini-honey sauce.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of harissa or chili flakes before roasting.
This dish pairs beautifully with couscous, quinoa, or roasted chickpeas.
Leftovers can be served cold as a salad the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Moroccan cauliflower, tahini honey sauce, roasted cauliflower, Middle Eastern side, vegetarian dish