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Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Lemon Sauce

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Roasted vegetables are dressed lightly with a garlicky tahini lemon sauce with bright parsley to brighten the flavor to create the perfect vegetarian side dish.

Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Lemon Sauce

Tahini and I are BFF’s. My son adores hummus and so does his mama so we make it weekly around here. When I run low on tahini, I have to run out and get more.

Of course, I can’t let hummus have all of the fun. That’s where the tahini comes in.

cauliflower being cut

Why is Tahini Good For You?

  • Helps Boost Absorption of Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Did you know that certain vitamins require fat to be fully absorbed? Vitamins A, D, K and E all need fat in order to be carried into the bloodstream and on to our organs that need them.

cauliflower sweet potatoes and tahini

  • Fat = Flavor: If food doesn’t taste delicious, it doesn’t matter how healthy it is because no one will eat it. A little sesame oil on steamed broccoli goes a long way, my friends.
  • Omega-3’s: Omega-3 fatty acids are critical and most people don’t consume enough.

roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes

Warning: Be sure to make extra tahini sauce. It is fabulous drizzled over grilled meats, used as a dip for veggies or added to a breakfast smoothie. Just kidding. Although….

Where can I buy tahini?

Most grocery stores sell tahini in their ethnic section.

 

 

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Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Lemon Sauce

Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted vegetables, tahini sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 123
Author: Liz Della Croce
Roasted vegetables are dressed lightly with a garlicky tahini lemon sauce with bright parsley to brighten the flavor.
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut florets
  • 2 sweet potatoes cut cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 juice and zest of lemon
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup parsley minced

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400.
  • Toss cauliflower and sweet potato with olive oil, salt and pepper then spread out in an even layer on foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until browned.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice/zest, garlic and salt. Slowly add in the hot water until desired consistency is reached. Stir in parsley and set aside.
  • When vegetables are done roasting, serve on a platter and drizzle with tahini lemon parsley sauce. Serve warm or at room temp.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Lemon Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.8g10%
Saturated Fat 0.9g6%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 445mg19%
Carbohydrates 14.2g5%
Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugar 4.3g5%
Protein 3.3g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. sheila

    October 23, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    hi!! what makes this sauce look white in the photo? none of the ingredients appear to warrant white colouring?? or maybe I missed something?/ the photo gives me the impression it is a white cream sauce?

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    • Liz DellaCroce

      October 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Sheila, Are you familiar with tahini paste? It’s a paste made from sesame seeds and is used to make hummus. That’s what the sauce is made of which is great because unlike cream, it is plant-based and full of healthy omega-3, unsaturated fats that are GOOD for you! :) Hope that helps! Let me know if you try it!

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    • Liz DellaCroce

      July 26, 2013 at 7:28 am

      You are so sweet – you made my day!! I’m so glad you like this sauce!!! And it’s a good reminder, I haven’t made it in awhile! Wish we were eating it together!! xo

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  5. Aggie

    March 9, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I’m stalking your blog this morning obviously – ok, confession, other than in hummus, I have never really made anything else with tahini. I always have it, but it only appears in hummus. I see tahini sauces like this in cookbooks a lot and I’m going to finally give it a try. These veggies look amazing.

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    • Liz DellaCroce

      March 9, 2013 at 11:34 am

      I love when you stalk my blog!!! I love using tahini sauce – it’s also great drizzled over quinoa with toasted pine nuts.

      Reply

  8. Shannon Chavez

    January 17, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    This was an amazing recipe. Perfect as is. Used some of the tahini sauce on our steaks. Even my five year old ate all of his with no fuss whatsoever.

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  14. Mary @ Fit and Fed

    November 17, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Oh yeah, I love roasted cauliflower, and I love sweet potatoes in any form. Though I must say I’m not that good at roasting sweet potatoes without burning them. If it were me, I’d have to keep an extra-close eye on them at 450. The tahini-lemon-garlic sauce sounds great, too, I like a ‘cheesy’ sauce like this without any actual cheese.

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    • The Lemon Bowl

      November 18, 2012 at 7:58 am

      Mary I’m with you!! I actually took your advice and reduced the temp to 400 degrees. I tend to like my veggies a little browned but you make a great point. :) I hope you try this – the tahini lemon sauce is addictive and we used it poured over quinoa and to dip veggies!

      Reply

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