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Roasted cauliflower with tahin dressing

Time
45 minutes
Servings
4

This oven-roasted cauliflower, served over an orange puree is a dinner table showstopper. It can be prepared completely vegan and, thanks to the combination of strong flavours, it also is a fantastic main course. 

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Ingredients
  • 1 whole cauliflower or 2 small cauliflowers
  • 2 tbsp shawarma herbs (you can also make these yourself)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salt (provided there is no salt in the spice mix)
  • Pomegranate and fresh curly parsley for garnish
  • For the puree:
  • 500 grams of sweet potato
  • 500 grams of carrot
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 50 grams of butter or margarine
Dressing ingredients
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove of garlic
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Preparation
  • Preheat the oven to 200℃ and line a tray with baking paper.
  • Remove the stem from the cauliflower and ensure it's flat at the bottom. Place the cauliflower on the baking tray.
  • Mix the shawarma spices with the olive oil and salt into a paste and spread it on the cauliflower. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 30 – 40 minutes until it is al dente. Cover the top with foil if it is browning too quickly.
  • In the meantime, peel the sweet potatoes and carrot and chop them coarsely. Then cook them in a pan with plenty of water and salt until the pieces are soft. Drain the vegetables, add butter, then puree or mash into a creamy puree. Finally, season the puree with salt and pepper.
  • For the dressing, mix the tahini in a bowl with the lemon juice, olive oil, honey and a grated or finely chopped clove of garlic into a creamy dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Before serving, divide the puree over a large bowl and place the roasted cauliflower on top. Pour a few tablespoons of the dressing over the cauliflower and finally garnish the cauliflower with pomegranate seeds and fresh curly parsley. Cut the cauliflower into pieces at the table and divide the puree among the plates.
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Would you like to add some protein? Add some cooked chickpeas to the puree and mash them finely or bake them in the oven until crispy with the cauliflower and serve them as a garnish over the puree. This dish is also delicious with a fried chicken thigh fillet.

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