Side and small plates
Vegetarian/Vegan
African
Harissa Roasted Cauliflower with Yoghurt Tahini Sauce

4

10 mins

Inspired by North African and Middle Eastern flavours, this cauliflower is roasted in smoky, spicy harissa until charred and tender. It's served on a cool, creamy yoghurt and tahini sauce, with fresh parsley and jewel-like pomegranate seeds on top.

Ingredients

Harissa cauliflower

  • 1 cauliflower (or around 600g frozen florets patted dry), cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Yoghurt tahini sauce

  • 200g 0% fat Greek yoghurt (or high protein soya yoghurt but then also roast a 400g tin of drained chickpeas to maintain protein) 
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ½ tsp garlic granules
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

To serve

  • Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional)

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Needed kitchenware
Instructions

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Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and line a large roasting tray with baking paper.

2.

Mix the oil, harissa, cumin, paprika and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower and toss until well coated.

3.

Spread the florets out in a single layer on the tray. Roast, turning halfway, until tender and charred at the edges (25–30 minutes).

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Meanwhile, whisk the yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic granules, water and pepper until smooth.

5.

Spread the sauce over a serving plate, pile the cauliflower on top, and scatter with parsley and pomegranate seeds.

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As a main meal for 2: Roast a drained 400g tin of chickpeas with the cauliflower, and split everything between 2.

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Storage information

Cool within 2 hours, then cover and refrigerate the cauliflower for up to 2 days and the sauce for up to 3 days. Reheat the cauliflower in a hot oven until steaming (8–10 minutes). Not suitable for freezing.

Tip

Lower fat: Halve the tahini and oil. Family-friendly: Use 1–2 tbsp harissa for a milder version, and serve extra on the side.

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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Gluten-free friendly
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Vegetarian
Low carbohydrate
High protein
Family-friendly
Beginner
Budget-friendly
Low effort

Abbi

Head Chef

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