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Healthy Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Green Tahini

This healthy recipe features cauliflower steaks roasted to perfection with a blend of spices, paired with a herby green tahini sauce.
It’s a flavorful vegetarian option that works as a side dish or a main course, making it an ideal addition to your healthy food recipe collection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 348 kcal

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower Steaks:

  • 2 large heads of cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pinch of cayenne pepper

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • For the Green Tahini Sauce:
  • ½ cup tahini sauce
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh herbs e.g., parsley, cilantro, dill, basil, mint
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water as needed
  • Extra chopped herbs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Oven and Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Discard the outer leaves from the cauliflower heads and slice each head in half through the core. Cut each half into 1-inch thick slices to create cauliflower steaks. Place the steaks on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Season the Steaks: Combine kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Lightly coat both sides of the cauliflower steaks with olive oil using a brush, then evenly sprinkle the spice mix on both sides.
  • Roast the Cauliflower: Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 15 minutes. Carefully flip the steaks with a spatula, then return to the oven and roast for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden and the stems are tender.
  • Make the Green Tahini Sauce: While the steaks are cooking, combine the tahini and fresh herbs in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, gradually adding water (1 tablespoon at a time) to reach a thinner, drizzle-friendly consistency.
  • Finish and Serve: Remove the cauliflower steaks from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter. Generously drizzle the green tahini sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional fresh herbs for garnish.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover cauliflower and sauce in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Reheat the steaks in a 400°F oven for 5–10 minutes, or warm them in the microwave for 1–2 minutes.
Tip: Since the edges of the cauliflower head tend to break apart, use the smaller pieces for side dishes like hash or grain bowls. Use two cauliflower heads to ensure you have enough full slices for the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 725mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7g
Keyword Easy roasted cauliflower steaks, Green tahini sauce recipe, Healthy cauliflower dish, healthy food recipes, Spicy roasted cauliflower recipe, vegetarian dinner idea
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