Crispy Zaatar Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Creamy Tahini Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• •1 large head of cauliflower, sliced into 1-inch steaks
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 tablespoon zaatar spice blend
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/3 cup tahini
• •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• •1 tablespoon water (or more, to thin sauce)
• •1 clove garlic, finely minced
• •1/4 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
• •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch 'steaks,' reserving any smaller florets for another use.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, zaatar spice blend, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with the spice mixture, ensuring even coverage.

5. 5

   Place the seasoned cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet.

6. 6

   Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and crispy on the edges.

7. 7

   While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the tahini lemon sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Add more water if the sauce is too thick.

8. 8

   Once the cauliflower steaks are done, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.

9. 9

   Drizzle the creamy tahini lemon sauce over the cauliflower steaks.

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.