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Hawaij Roasted Cauliflower with Ginger Lime Tahini


when people ask me what my favorite cuisine is, I always answer -, can you have a favorite child? It’s so hard to pick! That’s exactly why I fell in love with Israeli cuisine – it’s a melting pot of global flavors. On a single walk through the shuk you’ll find a Mexican Jew making tortillas from scratch, a jachnun shop seling Yemenite food, Georgian Kadeh, Turkish bourekas, morrocan moufletta…

But Israel is not just a melting pot of food, it’s also a country mixed with different cultures, languages, traditions and so much more.

What is magical to me is that despite all of our differences – as diverse as the ingredients in a falafel sandwich itself – being in Israel gives me the greatest sense of belonging. It is our homeland that makes us a family. The shared steps we take in the path of our forefathers. Our history that is so deeply rooted in the beautiful land. Israel is home.

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Hawaij Roasted Cauliflower with Ginger Lime Tahini

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (I use the stem and greens too!)
1 tbsp hawaij for soup
kosher salt, to taste
1/2 bunch cilantro (stems removed)
1/2 bunch parsley (stems removed)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, minced
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds

Ginger-Lime Tahini
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini paste
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated on a microplane
1 clove garlic, grated on a microplane
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp honey
kosher salt, to taste
1/4 cup ice water

Method:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread the cauliflower out on a parchment lined baking sheet. Season with hawaij and salt and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly and roast until browned, about 25 minutes.

while the cauliflower is roasted, whisk the tahini sauce until creamy.

Spread the cauliflower out on a serving dish. Top with fresh herbs, olives, raisins, sunflower seeds and tahini.

Related Recipes:

Roasted Cauliflower With Dates & Smashed Olives
Roasted Cauli & Chickpea Salad
Roasted Cabbage Pizza

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Roasted Cauli & Chickpea Salad

I might as well call is a NO-BISSLI salad at this point! But sadly, I’m taking a break from trashing up my salads with nosh but I still need that crunch – so I roasted up some chickpeas and I don’t miss the Bissli…that much.

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Roasted Cauli & Chickpea Salad

For the cauli:
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 heaping tbsp za’atar
kosher salt, to taste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For the chickpea:
15.5oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
kosher salt, to taste

salad:
5oz. spring mix or arugula
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 medjool dates, chopped

Dressing:
1/3 cup tahini paste
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced or grated
1/2 tsp sumac
kosher salt, to taste
3 tbsp ice water

Method:

Roast the cauli and chickpeas at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool. Assemble the salad ingredients. Whisk the tahini dressing until smooth and mix into the salad.

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More Salad Recipes

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Roasted Cauliflower with Dates & Smashed Olives


Roasted Cauliflower with Dates & Smashed Olives, OH EM GEE!!

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Roasted Cauliflower with Dates & Smashed Olives

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
8 medjool dates, pitted and quartered lengthwise
3/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
1/2 cup Kalamata olives smashed and pitted
Two cloves garlic, grated on a microplane
Zest of 1 Meyer lemon (or 1/2 regular lemon)
2 tablespoons zaatar
3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method:

Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, add all the ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Roast for 25 minutes until crispy. Garnish with parsley.

Related Recipes:

Roasted Smashed Potatoes with Leeks
Spicy Roasted Carrot Fries
Roasted Mini Peppers

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Chickpea Cakes with Za’atar Cauliflower Relish

If you follow my blog, you probably already know about my passion for Israeli fare. From cumin to za’atar and roasted eggplant to chickpeas – you’ll find loads of Middle Eastern-inspired recipes here on BIB. I’ve been growing my collection of Middle Eastern cookbooks as well, with Balaboosta just recently added to books like Plenty, Jerusalem, Cook in Israel, The Book of New Israeli Food, and more.

In this delicious appetizer, I’ve created a chickpea cake, in a preparation similar to polenta, using garbanzo flour. Such cakes are popularly served in Northern Italy (where it’s called panisse) as well as the South of France (where it’s called panelle). They are often cut into sticks and fried to resemble french fries.

For the topping, I went with a delicious combination of za’atar roasted cauliflower with caramelized onions, prunes and toasted pine nuts. The result is a delicious combination of Middle Eastern flavors – the perfect recipe to guest post on Yosef Silver’s blog, This American Bite. You may remember it from The Great Blog Swap Link-Up where I created a recipe for grilled corn with za’atar garlic butter, inspired by his recipe for garlic, za’atar & olive oil stovetop popcorn.

For the recipe, head on over to This American Bite.

1 year ago: teriyaki salmon
2 years ago: stuffed roasted butternut squash
3 years ago: quick & easy chocolate rugelach

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Smoked Paprika Popcorn Cauliflower


If you read my review of the fabulous restaurant Pardes, you may have noticed that my meal started off unconventionally, with a giant cup of smoked paprika popcorn. That stuff was so incredible that I went back for more. And more. And then I pulled my popcorn machine out from the basement and I even made my own. And finally, I realized that if I don’t stop with my smoked paprika popcorn addiction, I will need to check myself into a 12-step program for popcorn addicts.

I realized that what I really loved most about the popcorn, wasn’t the popcorn at all. It was the amazing smokiness of the paprika. I’m a huge fan of smoked paprika in general. I put it in my cholent, sprinkle it generously over my roasted chickpeas, and slather it all over my roasted chicken. So, I decided to come up with a healthier, less carby version of my favorite Pardes treat, using cauliflower to mimic the popcorn. And that’s how this delicious healthy version of smokey “popcorn” cauliflower came about. Don’t be shy with the paprika, douse it on heavily for optimum smokey flavor!  This stuff is great for snacking or served alongside a piece of grilled chicken or steak!

Smoked Paprika Popcorn Cauliflower

2 small heads cauliflower, cut into florets (or one large)
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp kosher salt

Method:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, add oil, paprika and salt and whisk to combine. Add the cauliflower and stir until the florets are well coated. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet (or 2 sheets, if needed) and bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the florets begin to brown around the edges.

1 year ago: my ultimate guilt-free breakfast
2 years ago: london broil with red wine reduction sauce

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