Roasted-cauliflower-and Sesame Spread From Chef Jerry Traunfeld

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs cauliflower, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste (sesame)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• sesame seeds
• pita bread or tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450.
• 2 in a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil, ginger, and coriander and season with salt.
• 3 spread the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and lightly browned in spots. let cool slightly.
• 4 transfer the cauliflower to a food processor.
• 5 add the tahini and lemon juice and pulse to a chunky puree and season with salt.
• 6 add the cilantro and pulse just until incorporated.
• 7 transfer the spread to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• 8 serve warm with pita breads or chips.
• 9 you can refrigerate this spread overnight to serve the next day.