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Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey

Savory Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey Bliss

A vibrant Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey recipe that brings together spices for a delightful side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 large head cauliflower about 2–2.5 lb, cut into medium florets
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil for tossing
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for heat preference
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Tahini-Honey Sauce
  • ¼ cup tahini well-stirred
  • 2 tablespoon runny honey
  • 2–3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon’s worth
  • 1 small garlic clove finely grated or minced
  • 2–4 tablespoon warm water as needed for consistency
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt for flavor balancing
For Topping
  • 2–3 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds or chopped toasted pistachios
  • 2 tablespoon golden raisins or chopped Medjool dates
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Zest of ½ lemon optional but recommended
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds optional
  • extra honey for drizzling
  • extra olive oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into medium florets and pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add cauliflower florets to the spice oil and toss until coated.
  5. Spread cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Roast cauliflower for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
  7. While roasting, mix tahini, honey, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
  8. Gradually add warm water to the tahini mixture, whisking until smooth.
  9. Taste and adjust sauce with additional lemon juice, honey, or salt.
  10. In a skillet, toast nuts over medium heat until fragrant.
  11. Chop herbs and zest lemon as needed.
  12. Transfer roasted cauliflower to a serving platter, drizzle with tahini-honey sauce.
  13. Sprinkle toppings over the cauliflower and finish with olive oil or honey.
  14. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh cauliflower and ensure even sizes for the florets. Adjust sauce consistency as desired and customize toppings to your preference.

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