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Roasted Cauliflower, Freekeh and Garlicky Tahini Sauce
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Roasted Cauliflower, Freekeh and Garlicky Tahini Sauce

20 ingredients 15 min + 30 min 2 to 4 servings openrecipes
Roasted Cauliflower, Freekeh and Garlicky Tahini Sauce

Healthy Middle Eastern-inspired meal featuring roasted cauliflower, cracked freekeh, garlicky tahini sauce, fresh parsley and raisins. Easily made vegan. Recipe yields two large servings or up to four smaller servings.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

649
Calories
17g
Protein
47g
Fat
50g
Carbs

Counts 16 of 18 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Tahini 1 tbsp (15g) 89
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 large, tightly packed head of cauliflower, sliced into bite-sized florets
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds
  • 1¼ cups cracked freekeh
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander
  • 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons (25 ounces) vegetable stock and/or water
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • Generous pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Scant ⅓ cup water
  • Handful fresh parsley and/or cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Crumbled feta (optional, omit for a vegan dish)
  • Raisins
  • Sesame seeds

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By cookieandkate · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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