SideDish

Warm Za'atar Cauliflower and Chickpeas

Name: Warm Za'atar Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp za'atar; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds; Kosher salt; Black pepper

Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas are seasoned with za'atar and finished with tahini, lemon, parsley, and pomegranate.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp za'atar

1/4 cup tahini

1 lemon, juiced

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 425 F.

Step 2

Toss the cauliflower and chickpeas with olive oil, za'atar, salt, and black pepper on a sheet pan.

Step 3

Roast until the cauliflower is browned and tender and the chickpeas are crisp at the edges.

Step 4

Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, a splash of water, and a pinch of salt until pourable.

Step 5

Drizzle the cauliflower and chickpeas with tahini sauce and top with parsley and pomegranate seeds.

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Servings

Timing

37 min

Meal type

Side

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freeGluten-freePeanut-freeVeganVegetarian