Tahini-Lemon Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • tahini, well-stirred (or the kind in the squeeze bottle)
  • a couple lemons
  • salt & pepper
  • big handful fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • optional: cooked or canned/drained chickpeas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425. Line a large baking tray with silicone mat or parchment.
  • Chop cauliflower into small pieces. In a large bowl, toss chopped cauliflower with a good amount of olive oil, some smoked paprika, and salt.
  • Spread cauliflower on prepared tray and roast until done- you want it to be tender with some charred bits here and there.
  • Return cauliflower to the large bowl you used before. Drizzle over a good amount of tahini and the juice of at least one lemon, more if you want. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir and toss to combine thoroughly.
  • Finely chop the parsley and stir it in.
  • Test one more time for seasoning/balance.
  • To make a more substantial dish, stir in some cooked or canned/drained chickpeas.
  • This is good warm, room temp, or cold. Even better the next day.
  • Bibo recommends serving with flatbread or pita and a plate of fresh sliced tomato and cucumber!