Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Herby Tahini

Summary
Prep time	15 min
Cook time	25-35 min @ 425
Source	[]
Yield / serves	4-6 servings
Rating	Delicious

Ingredients

For cauliflower and chickpeas:

• 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

For herby tahini:

• 1 garlic clove
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1 cup leafy fresh herb(s) such as parsley, cilantro, or mint; plus more chopped for serving
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3-4 tablespoons water

Preparation

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.