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Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Tahini Sauce
Salad
Tahini Sauce
Instructions
1
Start preheating the oven to 425. Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas.
2
Cut the cauliflower into florets and pace in a large bowl with the chickpeas and harissa.
3
Gently mix the harissa into the cauliflower and chickpeas until fully coated.
4
Spread the cauliflower and chickpeas on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Try to avoid crowding the vegetables.
5
Peel and slice the purple onion into half-inch round discs. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle olive oil over the onions.
6
Place the cookie sheet in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and caramelized around the edges. Halfway through the cooking process, use a spatula to flip the onion rounds and cauliflower.
7
The tahini sauce comes together quickly. Add the tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and 4-5 tablespoons of ice water in a medium-sized bowl. The tahini can be super stiff and hard to mix if you do not add enough ice water.
8
Place the roasted chickpeas and vegetables on the spinach and top with pickled vegetables and tahini sauce.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Vegetables First 💧Pat cauliflower and chickpeas completely dry with paper towels before roasting to ensure crispy, caramelized edges instead of steamed vegetables.
- Toast Cumin Seeds Separately 🌰Bloom cumin seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing with harissa to intensify their nutty flavor and prevent bitter notes in the final dish.
- Whisk Tahini with Water First 💨Thin your tahini with ice water gradually while whisking vigorously to create a smooth, pourable sauce rather than a thick paste that clumps.
- Roast in Two Batches 🔄Avoid overcrowding the pan by roasting cauliflower and chickpeas separately for 20-25 minutes, allowing each to develop maximum caramelization and texture.
- Add Pickled Vegetables Last ⏰Toss pickled vegetables and fresh spinach in just before serving to maintain their crunch and prevent wilting from residual heat.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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