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Exotic Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Honey-Tahini Drizzle

Name: Exotic Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Honey-Tahini Drizzle
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 67 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower head, cut into 1-inch thick slices; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water (for thinning); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Zest of 1 lemon

Spice up your meal with these Moroccan-seasoned cauliflower steaks paired with a sweet and nutty honey-tahini sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 26, 2026

Exotic Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Honey-Tahini Drizzle — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

17 min

Cook

50 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cauliflower Steaks

For the Honey-Tahini Drizzle

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 218 kcal
Protein: 5.3 g
Carbs: 20.3 g
Fat: 14.8 g
Fiber: 4.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 870 kcal
Protein: 21.1 g
Carbs: 81.2 g
Fat: 59 g
Fiber: 18.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 large cauliflower head, cut into 1-inch thick slices	150	11	30	2	12
2 tablespoons olive oil	238	0	0	27	0
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.6
1 teaspoon ground coriander	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.8
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika	3	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.2
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon	3	0	1	0	0.7
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup tahini	327	9	13	29	4
2 tablespoons honey	128	0.1	34	0	0.1
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0.1	1.2	0.1	0.1
2 tablespoons water (for thinning)	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Zest of 1 lemon	2	0.1	0.3	0	0.2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Cauliflower

1
Combine spices
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
2
Brush steaks
Brush the spice mixture generously over the cauliflower steaks.
3
Rest
Let the steaks sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Preparing the Honey-Tahini Drizzle

1
Whisk ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, honey, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
2
Adjust consistency
Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

How to Make Exotic Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Honey-Tahini Drizzle

Total time: 1 h 7 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roasting the Cauliflower
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
2
Preparing Sauce
While the cauliflower is roasting, mix all sauce ingredients thoroughly until smooth and set aside.
3
Finishing Touches
Once the cauliflower is roasted, drizzle with honey-tahini sauce and sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh parsley.