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Palestinian Roasted Cauliflower And Beef Tahini Bake

Name: Palestinian Roasted Cauliflower And Beef Tahini Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 1 medium Cauliflower head, cut into florets; 1 lb Halal ground beef, lean 85/15; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup Hulled sesame tahini; 0.33 cup Fresh lemon juice; 4 clove Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.5 cup Warm water; 1.25 tsp Salt

Tender roasted cauliflower florets and spiced ground beef baked under a velvety, lemon-spiked garlic tahini cream sauce.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min

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Technique to learn

Tahini Sauce Emulsification

Combining oily pureed sesame paste with acidic citrus and water yields a smooth, rich sauce without dairy.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil and 0.5 tsp salt.
Step 2: Spread cauliflower onto a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until edges turn deep golden brown.

Step 3: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add ground beef and ground cumin, browning for 6 to 8 minutes while crumbling.

Step 4: Whisk sesame tahini, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining 0.75 tsp salt, and warm water in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Transfer roasted cauliflower and browned beef into a 9x13 inch baking dish and mix gently to combine.

Step 6: Pour tahini lemon sauce evenly across beef and cauliflower layer.

Step 7: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until sauce bubbles around edges and thickens slightly before serving.

Cooking tips

When whisking tahini with lemon juice it will thicken initially; adding warm water thins sauce back to ideal pouring consistency.
Roast cauliflower thoroughly before baking with sauce to prevent watery texture in final dish.
Garnish with fresh parsley or toasted pine nuts for added fresh flavor and texture contrast.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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