GRILLED CAULIFLOWER WEDGES WITH HERB TARATOR
Cauliflower's versatility extends all the way to the grill, where it takes on complex flavor and a range of textures. While the exterior becomes burnished and crisp, the interior turns sweet and nutty, offering deep meaty smokiness that can satisfy vegetarians and carnivores. And although a whole grilled cauliflower looks impressive, it is far easier to cut it into wedges to reduce the cook time and to provide more surface area to get charred and caramelized. Pair with an earthy Lebanese-style tarator for an easy weeknight dinner. Tarator is a Middle Eastern tahini sauce that is brightened with a heavy dose of lemon. Eaten throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East, tarator can either be a cold cucumber soup, a yogurt-based dip, or a sauce. Sometimes walnuts or stale bread are added. I learned this version of tarator from my friend Elham Abi-Ghanem, who is of Lebanese heritage.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories Cauliflower Almond Garlic Dill Mint Lemon Juice Coriander Cumin Herb Vegetable Vegetarian Grill/Barbecue
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Tarator
- Toast almonds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Set aside for serving.
- Blend garlic, dill, mint, tahini, and ⅓ cup water in a blender or food processor until a thick paste forms. Add lemon juice and blend again, adding an additional 1-2 Tbsp. water if sauce is too thick. It should be easily spreadable but not runny. Season with salt and lots of pepper.
- Cauliflower and assembly
- Remove outer leaves and trim stem from cauliflower so it sits flat. Cut cauliflower into 4 wedges.
- Whisk oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and a big pinch of salt in a large bowl to combine. Add cauliflower and coat in oil. The cauliflower can fall apart easily, so handle with care and use your fingers to work oil into the uneven surface.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat (if using a charcoal grill, bank most of the coals on one side of the grill). Place cauliflower, cut side down, on grate over hottest part of grill and grill, undisturbed, until char marks form, about 3 minutes (you can carefully lift to check, but try not to move too much). Turn over onto other cut side and grill, undisturbed, until grill marks form, about 3 minutes. Turn onto uneven floret side and slide over to cooler part of grill or reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Grill until tender (if a bamboo skewer easily slides through the thickest part, it's done), 10-15 minutes. (And if you don't have a grill, you can do this in a grill pan over high. Once pan is very hot, add cauliflower, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook both cut sides as above. When you turn cauliflower over onto uneven floret side, reduce heat to low and cover pan with foil to finish cooking.)
- To serve, spread some tarator onto individual plates or a platter. Arrange cauliflower wedges on top and dollop remaining tarator over. Scatter mixed tender herbs and almonds on top.
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LaDla Kayani
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a healthy and delicious way to eat cauliflower.
Timothy Shultz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's a unique and delicious dish that everyone will love.
Wyatt Earp
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can roast the cauliflower wedges, grill them, or even air fry them.
Ashan Ali
[email protected]These cauliflower wedges are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're packed with nutrients and they taste great.
Mawanda Francis
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoy these cauliflower wedges. They're a great meatless option.
Nicholas Pulford
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I always have some leftover cauliflower in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.
kelvin precious
[email protected]These cauliflower wedges are so good! I love the crispy exterior and the tender interior.
Gull Kakar
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.
kaganzi isaac
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The cauliflower wedges are perfect for grilling and the sauce is light and refreshing.
Super Murloc
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the cauliflower and the sauce is delicious.
Pk tv channal
[email protected]These cauliflower wedges are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love dipping them in the sauce.
Hawkssmermaid
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just toss the cauliflower wedges with some oil and spices, then roast them in the oven. The sauce is also really simple to make.
Ghulam Abass
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The cauliflower is roasted until it's slightly charred and the sauce is tangy and flavorful.
Chris Aranda
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.
Wydrick Buford
[email protected]These cauliflower wedges were a hit at my last BBQ! They were perfectly grilled and the herb-tarator sauce was the perfect complement.