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Tahini Cauliflower Steaks

Main dishes · Lunch & Dinner · Oven · Medium

Tahini Cauliflower Steaks
CategoryMain dishes
TypeLunch & Dinner
PreparationOven
DifficultyMedium
TagsGluten-free, lentils, tahini, olive oil, smoked paprika,
AuthorJodi High from Scottsdale
Published on10/17/2026
Recipe numberEN-1825
Roasted cauliflower baked with a tahini garlic crust. Sitting on a red lentil and potato mash.

Ingredients

1 HeadCauliflower (Vegetables)
.5 ozFresh Dill (Spice)
2 ClovesGarlic (Vegetables)
1 pcsLemon (Fruits)
4 TbspOlive oil (Condiments)
1 tspPaprika (Spice)
1 pcsPotatoes (Vegetables)
.5 CRed Lentils (Vegetables)
3 TbspTahinini (Vegetables)
2 TbspWhite Vinegar (Liquids)

Preparation

1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 F. Peel potato and dice into 1 inch pieces. Prik and roughly chop dill fronds. Remove cauliflower leaves and cut 1 inch off the stem. Carefull cut cauliflower into 4 "steaks", about 1 inch thick. Peel and mince the garlic. Halve the lemon, juice one half, and cut the other haalf into wedges.
Ingredients: Cauliflower, Potatoes, Garlic, Lemon, Fresh Dill
2
Step 2
Add diced potato, red lentils, 1 1/4 cups cater, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are soft and potatoes are tender, 14-16 minutes. Mash together.
Ingredients: Potatoes, Red Lentils
3
Step 3
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine half the minced garlic, 1tbsp lemon juice, tahini, smoked paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 3/4 tsp salt. Wisk until compined. Coat cauliflower steaks with the tahini mixture and place on the lined baking sheet. Roast until tender and well brouned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Ingredients: Cauliflower, Garlic, Lemon, Tahinini, Paprika, Olive oil
4
Step 4
Add hlf the chopped dill, remaining minced arlic, white vinegar, and 1tbsp olive oil to the saucepan with the lentis and potato mixture. Mash again with a fork until mostly smooth. Taste, add salt and pepper as necessary.
Ingredients: Potatoes, Red Lentils, Fresh Dill, White Vinegar
5
Step 5
Divide red lentil and spotato mash between two plates, Add tahini cauliflower steaks, and sprinkle with remaining dill. Serve with lemon wedges and ENJOY!
Ingredients: Cauliflower, Potatoes, Garlic, Lemon, Red Lentils, Tahinini, Paprika, Fresh Dill, Olive oil, White Vinegar

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