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Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing
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Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing

5 from 1 vote
A delicious side dish recipe made with za'atar roasted cauliflower and red onion, with a refreshing parsley-lemon dressing. A sprinkling of Gomasio adds extra flavor and nutrients. Serves 4 as a side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 269

Ingredients
  

For the roasted cauliflower:
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons or more extra-virgin olive oil
  • pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoons za'atar spice
  • 1 small to medium red onion, cut in half and sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted and lightly ground (see notes below)
For the dressing:
  • 1 small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C. Toss cauliflower with olive oil (until well coasted) on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; season with salt and pepper. Scatter with HALF the onion and sprinkle with za'atar. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the roasted sesame seeds. Place the seeds in a dry skillet and toast on low heat, stirring often, until golden and fragrant (if they start popping, immediately remove them from the heat). Allow the seeds to cool for 5-10 minutes, then place them in a small electric grinder with a small pinch of salt and pulse a few times until most of the seeds are cracked open (alternatively use a mortar and pestle). The seeds should only be cracked open, and not ground into a flour; the aim is to have some of the texture of the seeds remain.
  3. Now prepare the dressing. Using a food processor or immersion blender, mix together the parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil until very finely chopped; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving plate and sprinkle with the remaining red onions. Drizzle the dressing over the cauliflower and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seed mixture (gomasio).
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal

Notes

  • Feel free to make a larger portion of "gomasio". It's great for sprinkling on vegetables, salads or soups. To do so, toast 1 cup and. Toast, grind and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sea salt.
  • If you decide to double this recipe, then I would suggest rotating the baking sheets half way through the cooking time.

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