Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Herby Tahini

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, (leaves removed, bottom stem trimmed)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1-15 ounce can chickpeas, (drained and rinsed)

1 garlic clove

1/3 cup tahini

1 cup fresh parsley and cilantro leaves (plus more chopped for serving)

1 scallion, (thinly sliced)

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3-4 tablespoons water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Cut the cauliflower lengthwise into 3/4-inch slices.

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss the cauliflower and chickpeas into the mixture. (You can use your hands to do this.)

Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on a sheet pan. Put the chickpeas in the spaces in between the cauliflower. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping just over halfway through cooking, until the cauliflower is browned at the edges and the chickpeas are crispy.

For the herby tahini, puree the garlic, tahini, parsley and cilantro, scallions, lemon juice, salt and water in a food processor until combined and smooth. You want it to have a thick, but slowly pourable/spoonable consistency. Add a little more water as needed.

Drizzle the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with herby tahini. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 312 kcal
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Sodium: 1066 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 11 g