
Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Tray with Citrus Tahini and Pistachios
An original Mediterranean recipe featuring cauliflower roasted until golden, served over lemon-tahini yogurt and finished with pistachios, fresh herbs, and crispy chickpeas. It offers contrasting textures, fresh flavor, and a deeply Mediterranean character.
Ingredients
- 1 grande, en floretes 900 g cauliflower (cortar en floretes medium)
- 1 lata escurrida 240 g cooked chickpeas (well dry)
- 1 200 g plain Greek yogurt (without sugar)
- 1/4 60 ml tahini (pasta of sésamo)
- 1 grande 50 ml lemon (juice and 1 tsp of zest)
- 5 75 ml olive oil (divided)
- 3 dientes 9 g garlic (2 chopped and 1 grated)
- 1 1/2 4 g ground cumin
- 1 2 g smoked paprika
- 1 2 g ground coriander
- 1/3 45 g toasted pistachios (chopped gruesos)
- 1/4 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 4 g fresh mint (chopped)
- 1/2 mediana 70 g red onion (thinly sliced finas)
- 2 16 g capers (escurridas)
- 1 15 ml honey
- 1 1/4 7 g salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F / 220°C. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a little olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the chickpeas, 3 tablespoons olive oil, the chopped garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix well so everything is evenly coated.
- 3
Spread the cauliflower and chickpeas onto the tray in a single layer. Add the red onion around them. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes at 425°F / 220°C, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and tender and the chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- 4
Meanwhile, make the creamy base. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk until thick and smooth.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix the fresh parsley, fresh mint, capers, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to create a bright aromatic finish.
- 6
Lightly toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Remove from the heat.
- 7
To serve, spread the tahini yogurt sauce over a platter or individual plates. Arrange the roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and red onion on top.
- 8
Finish with the herb and caper mixture, scatter the toasted pistachios over everything, and, if desired, add a few extra drops of lemon before serving.
Chef tips
For deeper browning, do not overcrowd the tray and use a metal tray preheated in the oven for a few minutes. If you prefer a looser sauce, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water when mixing the yogurt and tahini.
Substitutions
You can swap the pistachios for toasted almonds if tree nuts are not a concern. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a different variation, and parsley can be replaced with fresh cilantro if you prefer a more herbal profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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