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A platter of Whole Roasted Cauliflower surrounded by roasted vegetables.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce (Air Fryer & Oven)

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Make this stunning vegan-friendly whole roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce as a fall dish or Thanksgiving centerpiece. Air fryer and oven options!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 221
Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Head Cauliflower green leaves trimmed
  • ¼ Cup Tahini
  • 3 Tablespoons Water
  • 2 Teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme + more to serve
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Cumin
  • Pinch Cloves

Optional Veggies

  • 2 Large Granny Smith Apples peeled and sliced
  • 2 Large Carrots peeled and sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F or air fryer to 400°F. Line a baking sheet or the inside of your air fryer with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl whisk the tahini, water, apple cider vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, cumin, and cloves.
  • Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet or in the air fryer. Brush half the tahini mixture on the cauliflower. If using the optional extra veggies, toss them with 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Roast for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven or air fryer and carefully brush on the remaining mixture.
  • Place back in the oven or air fryer and roast 10 minutes more.
  • Cut into wedges and sprinkle with additional fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6136IU | Vitamin C: 111mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg