Roasted Cauliflower & Quinoa with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa combines tender, golden-browned cauliflower florets with nutty quinoa and a tahini dressing for a hearty meal that is so satisfying. This dish brings warmth, nutrition, and a touch of elegance to your table.
Servings 4
Calories 343kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- 4 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place oven rack in the top position and preheat oven to 425.
- Toss cauliflower with 2 teaspoons of oil and season with salt. Spread on a baking sheet and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil over medium heat and add garlic. Cook for one minute. Add tahini, lemon juice, water and salt. Cook over low heat for two minutes and remove from heat.
- Toss cauliflower with quinoa in a large bowl. Divide among serving plates. Spoon sauce over the cauliflower mixture and sprinkle with parsley and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 4mg