Roasted Cauliflower w/ Spicy Tahini Sauce

A bowl of roasted cauliflower florets topped with a creamy orange sauce and golden raisins, served in a light brown ceramic dish.

Roasted Cauliflower w/ Spicy Tahini Sauce

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Crunchy, spicy, sweet: all in one bite. This roasted cauliflower with Calabrian tahini and pickled golden raisins isn’t just a dish, it’s a texture party you won’t want to stop.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean

Calories: 1005

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cauliflower

1 head Cauliflower broken into florets (large florets halved)
2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt to taste

Garnish

¼ cup - Pickled golden raisins

Spicy Tahini Sauce

¼ cup Tahini
¼ cup Water
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
2-3 cloves Garlic roughly chopped
1-2 teaspoon Finely chopped calabrian chili peppers
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

Air Fryer
High-speed blender or mini food processor

Method

Roast Cauliflower

Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
Remove leaves and core from cauliflower, separate into florets.
Toss florets in olive oil and kosher salt.
Transfer to air fryer basket, cook 10–15 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

Make Spicy Tahini Sauce

Combine sauce ingredients (except water) in blender or food processor.
Blend while slowly adding water until smooth (~1 minute).
Season with salt, pepper, Calabrian chili, and vinegar to taste.

Assemble

Place roasted cauliflower in a bowl, drizzle with spicy tahini sauce.
Top with pickled golden raisins. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1005kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 22gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 53gSodium: 199mgPotassium: 2026mgFiber: 14gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 283mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Storage: Keep the cauliflower and tahini sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the cauliflower in the oven or air fryer to bring back some crispness, and loosen the sauce with a splash of water if it's thickened up.

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