The Best Harissa Cauliflower Recipe
Who ever said that cauliflower is boring is seriously mistaken! Roasted harissa cauliflower proves that cauliflower can be absolutely delicious with very little effort. I am a true believer that roasted cauliflower is the best kind of cauliflower. It gets taken up a notch with a bold, red chili paste known as harissa paste. After being roasted to crispy perfection, I like to drizzle a creamy tahini sauce on top for a wonderful combination of flavors and textures! This cauliflower recipe is super easy to whip up and serve alongside your favorite meals for dinner. Even picky eaters will be loving how their veggies taste with this recipe!
Ingredients Needed
For the Roasted Harissa Cauliflower
Cauliflower: You will need about one head of cauliflower for this recipe. Chop it into bite sized pieces! Olive Oil: To help the cauliflower get nice and crispy in the oven. Harissa: You can buy a jar of harissa paste at the store in the international food section! They also sell it online here! Garlic & Onion Powder: For a deeper, savory flavor. Parsley: Freshly chopped parsley for garnish!
For the Creamy Tahini Sauce
Tahini: Tahini adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the sauce, which balances out the harissa perfectly. Lemon Juice: A little lemon juice balances all the flavors and adds a bit more tang! Garlic: Fresh garlic adds an extra savory flavor! Maple Syrup: Don’t worry, the maple syrup doesn’t make the sauce sweet! It will just balance all the flavors out perfectly. Olive Oil: Use a high quality olive oil for the best flavor. Water: You might need just a splash of water to thin out the sauce to a perfect drizzling texture! It all depends on how thick or runny your tahini is.
How to Make harissa cauliflower
Tips For Success
Don’t overcrowd the pan! Make sure the pieces of cauliflower are in an even layer on the sheet pan and not piled on top of each other. This will allow each of them to get crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside! If you don’t have tahini on hand, try substituting it with Greek yogurt. It doesn’t offer the exact same flavor, but it is a good creamy and tangy alternative! If you are sensitive to spice, use a mild harissa paste. If you like spicy foods, you can opt for a spicy one! Just give it a taste before adding too much so you know exactly how spicy it is!
Serving Suggestions
Roasted harissa cauliflower and lemony tahini dressing is a versatile side dish that can be paired with a bunch of different meals! You can place it on a bed of lettuce or greens for a warm, spicy salad. Or, pop them into a tortilla wrap with some roasted chickpeas for a vegetarian, protein-packed lunch! Or, serve harissa cauliflower with dinner, as a side dish to some of my favorite meals:
Grilled Chicken Meatloaf Air Fryer Salmon Air Fryer Chicken
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