Mazzullo, N. 2021, Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Lemon Tahini Dressing, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Cooking Series, Season 1, Episode 2

Cauliflower: A Secret Superfood

While we may not always think about it, cauliflower is an excellent addition to our diets to help keep us healthy. Not only is cauliflower high in antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals and help to reduce inflammation, it is also high in essential nutrients that help fuel our bodies. In cauliflower we find nutrients, like sulforaphane and choline, that help reduce our risk of developing diseases and support our metabolism. The next time you cook with cauliflower, try incorporating the purple, green or orange varieties.

cauliflower
Level: Easy Prep: 15-minutes Yield: 4
Total: 45-minutes   Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients (Roasted Vegetables)

  • 1 head cauliflower broken into small florets (4 cups)
  • 2 carrots sliced diagonally (2 cups)
  • 1 red onion cut in half and sliced lengthwise (2 cups)
  • 15 ounces chickpeas canned, drained, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon canola, grapeseed, or safflower oil
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper

Ingredients (Dressing)

  • 1 lemon juiced (3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tahini or more, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup parsley chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Combine cauliflower, carrots, red onion, chickpeas, high-heat oils, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss to combine and transfer to a baking sheet. Roast until cauliflower is al dente, abut 30 minutes.
  3. Combine lemon juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, tahini and crushed red pepper in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Stir in parsley and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetable mixture with dressing and toss gently to combine. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
 

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories 279 Amount per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Protein 10g  
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
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