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    Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: April 20, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    platter with roasted cauliflower and a small bowl of tahini lime dressing.

    This low carb Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Cilantro Dressing is one of my favourite dishes. Crispy roasted cauliflower drizzled with tangy tahini and the fresh taste of cilantro make this a great low carb side dish.

    I take cauliflower florets and roast them until they are golden and crispy, then serve them with a 5 ingredient tahini cilantro dressing. Drizzle it all over the cauliflower or dip the florets into the dressing. Either way this low carb dish will be your new fav.

    Roasted Cauliflower with a Low Carb Tahini Cilantro Dressing on a plate this recipe
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    • 🥘 Ingredient notes
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions
    • 🍴 More diabetic friendly recipes
    • ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 Other recipes you may like
    • Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    🥘 Ingredient notes

    The combination of tahini and cilantro adds an element of creaminess, the dressing can be used with many other dishes like falafels, on top of steaks or chicken and even as a sauce on a zoodle pasta. If you are not a fan of tahini, you may also enjoy roasted cauliflower with this CIlantro Lime Crema recipe.

    • Cauliflower: I used a medium sized cauliflower for this recipe.
    • Tahini: giving a nutty and strong earthy flavor gives the dressing it's creaminess.
    • Cilantro: this green leafy herb has a warm, spicy and nutty flavour that gives this crema a special tangy citrus flavour.
    • Lime: adding the tart and acidity with a little sweetness goes a long way
    • Garlic: my favourite ingredient of all time. Even though we are using fresh garlic the cilantro and lime help mellow it out.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

    How to make Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    STEP 1: trim and clean the cauliflower and chop into bite sized pieces

    cutting the cauliflower

    STEP 2: add the florets to a large bowl and season with the olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika and toss until florets are evenly coated

    tossing the cauliflower in a large bowl

    STEP 3: spread out on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 425 °F for 20 minutes, toss and bake for another 10 minutes.

    roasted cauliflower on a sheet pan
    • STEP 4: for the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until creamy and smooth.
    pouring tahini dressing into small bowl

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    Roasted Cauliflower with a Low Carb Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions

    • Set in the fridge: Allow pie to set in the fridge for 4 hours before consuming.
    • Serving: this recipe is great with a meat dish like my low carb korean bbq short ribs, a ribeye steak or grilled chicken, eggplant or zucchini
    • Storage: the tahini cilantro dressing can be stored in a mason jar for up to 2 weeks
    • Variations: you can sub out the cilantro with fresh basil or parsley
    • Pro tip: slicing the cauliflower into bite sized pieces so that there are more flat sides will create more crispy edges. Make sure when you spread out the cauliflower on the sheet pan to lay the flat edges down so they have greater contact with the pan. If the sheet pan is overcrowded the cauliflower may not come out as crispy.

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    Do I have to wash cauliflower before cooking it?

    The cauliflower should be rinsed off and dried to avoid the moisture from making them soggy when roasting.

    Why did my cauliflower turn out mushy?

    Usually an overcrowded pan will make the cauliflower mushy. You may need to use 2 baking pans for the cauliflower.

    I don't like cilantro can I use another herb?

    Parsley, dill or basil can be a good replacement for the cilantro.

    Is this low carb tahini cilantro dressing low carb?

    A serving of the roasted cauliflower with the dressing is only 3g net carbs. This would be considered low carb and would likely not spike your blood sugars if you are a diabetic and concerned about your blood sugars.

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    Roasted Cauliflower on a plate with Low Carb Tahini Cilantro Dressing
    Roasted Cauliflower with a Low Carb Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    Oscar
    Crispy roasted cauliflower drizzled with tangy tahini and the fresh taste of cilantro make this a great low carb side dish.
    5 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time : 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 30 minutes mins
    Total Time : 35 minutes mins
    Course : Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic
    Servings : 6 people
    Calories : 116

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Parchment Paper

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

    Ingredients
      

    Roasted Cauliflower

    • 1 medium cauliflower
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon paprika

    Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ½ cup water
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions
     

    Roasted Cauliflower

    • Trim and clean cauliflower and cut into bite sized pieces. Try to cut more flat sides for extra crispiness
    • Toss in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, black pepper and paprika
    • Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 425 °F oven for 20 minutes, flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden and crispy.

    Tahini Cilantro Dressing

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water for desired consistency. Drizzle over roasted cauliflower or serve in a small bowl for dipping.
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    Notes

    3g net carbs per serving.
    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
    Notes:
    For extra crispiness try not to overcrowd the baking sheet.  Cauliflower needs room to breath in order to get crispy.  Spread out cauliflower so flat sides are facing down for extra crispiness.

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    1. Jeri

      June 25, 2021 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      I love roasted cauliflower, but the way I used to cook it was so boring compared to this recipe! The tahini cilantro dressing takes the cauliflower up a notch! Awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        July 30, 2021 at 10:07 am

        Thank you.

        Reply
    2. Alexandra

      June 24, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious - we love cauliflower and it works so well with this lovely dressing.

      Reply
    3. Katie Youngs

      June 24, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      I am always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    4. Andrea White

      June 24, 2021 at 12:16 am

      These look so tasty!

      Reply
    5. Anaiah

      June 23, 2021 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a simple yet so delicious recipe. I loved the cauliflower with the tahini sauce! It was flavored just right and I enjoyed it as a healthy snack.

      Reply
    6. Audrey

      June 23, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      I loved the dressing! Yum

      Reply

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