Cumin-Roasted Carrot & Cauliflower with Green Tahini Recipe
This vibrant Cumin-Roasted Carrot & Cauliflower with Green Tahini is a wholesome, flavorful dish featuring tender roasted vegetables infused with warm cumin spices, topped with a creamy, herbaceous green tahini sauce. Perfect as a side or light meal, it combines earthy roasted notes with a fresh, nutty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
Spices & Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Green Tahini Sauce
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the carrots and cauliflower florets with olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the Vegetables: Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Make the Green Tahini Sauce: While the vegetables roast, combine the tahini, parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor or blender. Slowly add water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm, cumin-roasted carrots and cauliflower with the green tahini sauce. Serve immediately as a side dish or light vegetarian meal.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh herbs in the tahini sauce with spinach or kale for a different green flavor.
- Adjust the water in the tahini sauce to achieve your preferred thickness.
- For added crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the final dish.
- This dish pairs well with warm pita bread or as a topping for grain bowls.
Keywords: cumin, roasted vegetables, carrot, cauliflower, tahini, green tahini, Middle Eastern, side dish, vegetarian
