This week I received a small cauliflower in my veg box. I decided to roast half in the oven, which turned out surprisingly well. Maybe because my cauliflower was small, maybe because it was half? In any case, it was awesome on the rocket/arugula I also got in my veg box. Here is what I did.

I preheated the oven to 200C/400F and filled a small baking pan halfway with water and set it on the floor of the oven. This provided steam to help the cauliflower cook more evenly.

I made a dressing of equal parts oil, water, and tahini. I added some garlic powder, salt, sumac, lemon juice, lemon pepper, and nutritional yeast to taste. I held my cauliflower over the small pan I planned to roast it in, flipped the cauliflower upside down to let the sauce pour down the core and florets, shook it around so it dripped into the center, and then flipped it over and rubbed the leftover sauce all over the outside. I placed the cauliflower core-side down and roasted it for 30 mins ( but it might be longer for you depending on size of cauliflower) or until a knife easily pierces the core. To brown the top, I broiled it for 2-4 more minutes, watching carefully so not to burn. I added a bit more tahini and lemon to the pan drippings to make a drizzle, and topped with coriander.