Cauliflower Tahini Quinoa

A take on middle eastern flavors, this is the perfect side dish or hearty vegetarian main!

Tahini is like your favorite nut butter, but creamier, more flavor and more versatile. It is full of healthy fats and nutrients and adds an insane texture and flavor to any dish. Put it in salad dressings, drizzled over grilled or roasted veggies, in health-ified baked goods. The options are endless!

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower

• 1 TBSP turmeric

• 1/2 cup quinoa (dry)

• ¼ cup tahini

• Juice from ½ lemon

• Salt & pepper

• ¼ cup of parsley, chopped

Directions:

For the Cauliflower:

1. Heat oven to 425℉

2. Chop cauliflower into bite sized florets. Spread evenly on a baking sheet (or 2, depending on how big your cauliflower is) and drizzle with olive oil, turmeric, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 35 minutes, until the edges get golden brown, tossing a few times throughout.

For the Quinoa:

1. While the cauliflower is roasting, cook quinoa according to the package instructions

For the Tahini Sauce:

1. Combine tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir until combined - the paste will become thicker as you stir. Continue to add cold water, 1 tsp at a time until sauce reaches the desired consistency. It should still be thick, but easily pourable.

Combine the cauliflower and quinoa and tahini and toss. Top with chopped parsley.