Description
Oven Roasted Broccoli with Tahini is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary broccoli into a gourmet delight. The roasting process enhances the natural sweetness of the florets, while the creamy tahini sauce adds a rich, nutty flavor. This versatile recipe is perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C).
- Wash and cut the broccoli into equal-sized florets, then pat them dry.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the florets on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy-tender.
- While roasting, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and enough water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Once broccoli is roasted, drizzle with tahini sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 368mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg