Copycat True Food Kitchen Tahini Harissa Cauliflower
The best Copycat True Food Kitchen Tahini Harissa Cauliflower recipe with charred cauliflower, tahini harissa sauce, and dates. It's an easy, healthy, crave-worthy side dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 pitted Medjool dates chopped
For the Tahini Harissa Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon harissa paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Cut the head of cauliflower into even-sized florets and add them to a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast the cauliflower at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- While the cauliflower roasts, mix the sauce. Add the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or sugar-free maple syrup, harissa paste, garlic, salt, and water to a small bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Place the pitted Medjool dates in a heat-safe bowl. Pour hot water over them and let them soak for 5-10 minutes to soften. Drain, then roughly chop.
- Once the cauliflower is done roasting, let it cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl, drizzle with the tahini harissa sauce, and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the chopped dates over the cauliflower and serve warm as a flavorful side dish that’s sure to impress!
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Notes
- Prep the Dates: Place the dates in a heat-safe bowl and cover with hot water to soften them. Use pitted dates or remove the pits, then drain the water and roughly chop them so every bite gets a touch of sweetness.
- Cool Before Tossing: Let the roasted cauliflower cool slightly before mixing it with the sauce to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Optional Additions: At True Food Kitchen, their charred cauliflower is often finished with toppings like fresh mint, dill, and pistachios. We didn’t feel it needed anything extra because the flavors are already so bold and balanced, but feel free to add pistachios or other fresh herbs if you’d like.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g