Description

This Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Herby Tahini Recipe offers a flavorful, healthy vegan dish featuring spiced cauliflower steaks and crispy chickpeas, perfectly complemented by a creamy, fresh herb tahini sauce. It’s a simple, nourishing meal ideal for lunch or dinner with a delightful blend of spices and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Legumes

1 head cauliflower, leaves removed, bottom stem trimmed
8 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove
1 cup fresh parsley and cilantro leaves, plus more chopped for serving
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Spices and Seasonings

1 tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt (plus ¼ tsp kosher salt for sauce)
¼ tsp black pepper

Oils and Sauces

2 tbsp olive oil
⅓ cup tahini
Juice of 1 lemon

Liquids

3 ½ tbsp water (plus more as needed)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Cauliflower: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the cauliflower lengthwise into 3/4-inch slices to create ‘steaks’ along with smaller florets to ensure even roasting.
Season Cauliflower and Chickpeas: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the cauliflower slices and drained chickpeas, then toss well using your hands to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
Roast Vegetables: Arrange cauliflower slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and place chickpeas in the gaps around them. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping both halfway through, until the cauliflower edges are browned and chickpeas crisp up.
Prepare Herby Tahini Sauce: While roasting, combine garlic, tahini, parsley and cilantro leaves, scallion, lemon juice, ¼ tsp kosher salt, and 3 ½ tbsp water in a food processor. Blend until creamy and smooth, adding more water if necessary to achieve a thick yet pourable consistency.
Serve: Drizzle the herby tahini sauce over the warm roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, garnish with extra chopped parsley and cilantro, and serve immediately.

Notes

For even cooking, try to slice the cauliflower steaks to a uniform 3/4-inch thickness.
Adjust the water quantity in the tahini sauce to achieve desired consistency.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in the tahini sauce.
This dish is perfect served warm but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.