Crispy Cauliflower Recipe
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(5)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 medium-large cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or use ground cumin)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne- optional
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper l
- Optional Garnishes ( pick a couple) include parsley, cilantro, or arugula, sliced cherry tomatoes, pickled piquant peppers, arugula, lemon zest, chili flakes (Aleppo or Urfa Biber) or sumac, and toasted pinenuts or slivered almonds.
- 3/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
- 1/4 cup tahini paste (stirred)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3/4-1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425F (convection if possible) or use an Air fryer at 390F
Step 2
Make the quick pickled onions and place them in the fridge.
Step 3
Cut the cauliflower into small florets, place in a large bowl and toss with the oil. Add the smoked paprika, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, granulated garlic powder, cayenne salt and pepper and toss to coat well. Add enough oil so that the spices stick.
Step 4
Bake. Air fryer: toss the cauliflower every 5 minutes, until tender and crispy, roughly 12-15 minutes. (Oven: Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes; string halfway through until tender and crisp.)
Step 5
Yogurt Tahini Sauce. While this is baking, whisk together the yogurt tahini sauce ingredeints together in a medium bowl until smooth. Save the zest of the lemon for garnish. Adjust salt and lemon to taste.
Step 6
Assemble
Step 7
Spread the yogurt tahini sauce on a large plate or platter. Pile the crispy cauliflower over the sauce. Garnish with pickled onions, parsley, lemon zest, chili flakes, or sumac. Sprinkle with pinenuts, almonds, sliced piquant peppers, arugula, or sliced cherry tomatoes if you like.
Step 8
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