Charred Cauliflower with Harissa Tahini and Pistachios

Recently we had an  amazing meal at True Food Kitchen, a mostly plant based restaurant chain based on the work of Dr. Andrew Weil. They had an amazing charred cauliflower with a sauce. Here is my version.

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients for Harissa Sauce

1 ½  teaspoon Trader Joe’s Harissa Paste ( or more based on your level of spiciness)

½ cup tahini

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon garlic

⅓ cup + water

1 teaspoon  salt

1. Blend until well mixed into a uniform sauce.

2. Add water until it is the consistency of mayonnaise.

3. Refrigerate until needed.

Charred Cauliflower

1 head of cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces

¼ cup Lemon juice

Salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425°F

2. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

3. Place cauliflower on a lined cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

4. Flip the cauliflower and bake for about 10 more minutes till lightly browned and tender.

Additional ingredients to Assemble Dish

½ cup chopped medjool dates

¼ chopped pistachios

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Dill

1. In a large bowl toss the cooked cauliflower with the harissa sauce.

2. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, dates and mint.