Whole Roasted Cauliflower with a creamy spiced sauce 🌿🔥

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with a creamy spiced sauce 🌿🔥

THIS DISH IS TENDER, PACKED WITH FLAVOR, AND DRESSED WITH A VIBRANT SAUCE, POMEGRANATE SEEDS, AND CRUNCHY SEEDS FOR THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCH. A STUNNING CENTERPIECE FOR ANY OCCASION!

Pair it with Zina’s Kale and Quinoa Bistro Salad for a balanced and unforgettable meal 🌟


Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste


For the Sauce

  • 1 cup plain yogurt or plant-based alternative
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste


Toppings

  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Fresh parsley


Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim the leaves off the cauliflower and cut the base flat.
  2. Rub the cauliflower with olive oil, paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Place it on a baking tray. Roast for 45-50 minutes, until golden and tender.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, and salt to make the sauce.
  4. Drizzle the sauce generously over the roasted cauliflower. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, and fresh parsley.


Chef’s Tip: For extra flavor, marinate the cauliflower for 30 minutes before roasting.