Vegetarian

Lebanese Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce (Arnabeet)

Lebanese Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce (Arnabeet) is a classic Middle Eastern dish made with crispy roasted cauliflower drizzle with a creamy, garlic tahini sauce. This authentic Lebanese arnabeet recipe is naturally vegetarian, packed with Mediterranean flavor from the sumac and an easy side dish or addition to a mezze platter or shawarma.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Total30 min
  • Makes4 servings
  • Calories187
Lebanese Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce (Arnabeet)

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets and place them in a large mixing bowl with the minced garlic.

  3. 3

    In a small mixing bowl combine the olive oil, sumac, salt and pepper and garlic and stir. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat.

  4. 4

    On a large baking sheet evenly spread the cauliflower.

  5. 5

    Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and starting to brown on the ends, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning.

  6. 6

    While the cauliflower is roasting create the tahini sauce. In a large mason jar or salad dressing container combine the tahini paste, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper and whisk well until combine.

  7. 7

    Add cold water slowly for a thinner consistency if it is too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Remove cauliflower from the oven and serve on a platter with fresh parsley and drizzle tahini sauce over the cauliflower.

Notes

You can modify how much of the sumac you use based on how big your head of cauliflower is. If you are using a smaller head of cauliflower you might want a bit less. Once cooked and cooled, store leftover cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat leftovers place in a warm oven, or your air fryer, for 10-15 minutes to crisp up again. The yogurt tahini sauce can be stored in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just give the sauce a stir before using. This is a dish that is best served fresh so I don’t recommend freezing as you will loose the crispy texture during the freezing and defrosting process.

Per serving

  • Carbs16 g
  • Protein5 g
  • Fat13 g
  • Fiber5 g

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