Roasted Cauliflower and Sesame Spread

Recently we came into possession of a 30 gallon tub of cauliflower in our search to use as much as possible, we found a recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Sesame Spread here http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/roasted-cauliflower-sesame-spread-recipe. It is a lot like hummus. The boys gobbled up the first batch on sandwiches for lunch. I think it is safe to say it was good.

Roasted Cauliflower and Sesame Spread

Ingredients
1 heads of cauliflower, halved crosswise and thinly sliced (or just cut the little florets off instead. Whatever is easier for you.)     

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

Kosher salt

3 tablespoons tahini (or a little sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili sauce that is what we did)

3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoon chopped cilantro (we left this out because we didn't have any)

Sesame seeds

Pita bread or chips, for serving (or use as a sandwich filling)

 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil, ginger, and coriander and season with salt. Spread the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and lightly browned in spots. Let cool slightly.
2. Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Add the tahini and lemon juice and pulse to a chunky puree; season with salt. Add the cilantro and pulse just until incorporated. Transfer the spread to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm with pita bread or chips.

Toasted French bread topped with Roasted-Cauliflower-and-Sesame Spread.

Or a simple sandwich. It is really lovely.

If you roast the cauliflower and decide against making the spread for a sandwich they are really yummy just roasted out of the oven. You can add a little goat cheese or feta if you like that sort of thing. This is a great recipe for vegans! I think you could make a batch and keep in the refrigerator for a few days. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we did.

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