Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon Lentil Tahini Yogurt (Printable)

Golden roasted cauliflower paired with bright lemon lentils and velvety cumin tahini yogurt for a satisfying vegetarian main.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Cauliflower

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Lemon Lentils

06 - 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
07 - 3 cups water
08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

→ Cumin Tahini Yogurt

14 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
15 - 2 tbsp tahini
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - 1 tsp ground cumin
18 - 1 garlic clove, finely grated
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
22 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast cauliflower for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
04 - Combine lentils, water, bay leaf, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and discard bay leaf.
05 - While lentils are warm, stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, diced red onion, and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
07 - Spread the lemon lentils over a platter. Arrange roasted cauliflower on top. Drizzle generously with cumin tahini yogurt.
08 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its proof that budgetfriendly ingredients can transform into something restaurantworthy with just the right technique
  • The combination of warm roasted cauliflower and cool tangy yogurt creates this incredibly satisfying temperature contrast
  • Everything can be prepared ahead so youre just assembling when friends walk through the door
02 -
  • The cauliflower needs to be spread in one single overcrowded layer or it will steam instead of roast and youll miss out on those crispy edges
  • Let the cauliflower cool for just 5 minutes after roasting so it maintains its texture when you assemble everything
  • The tahini yogurt can loosen up if you make it ahead so stir it right before serving to get that perfect drizzling consistency
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic so it disappears into the sauce instead of leaving harsh chunks
  • If your tahini has separated whisk it alone in a bowl first before adding the other ingredients
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