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Tahini and lemon Cauliflower Roast

A charred take on Cauliflower Roast, built on tahini and lemon and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 2 hr 30 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.6 from 3,246 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Tahini and lemon Cauliflower Roast
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tahini and lemon elements, and pat the cauliflower dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the chickpeas and the rest of the tahini and lemon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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