Middle Eastern•healthy
Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts
Roasted cauliflower tossed with za’atar spice, toasted pine nuts, sticky sweet dates, and fresh thyme - the best vegetarian dish ever!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp za'atar spice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 6 Medjool dates (pitted and diced)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (plus extra sprigs for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with za'atar spice, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- 2
While the cauliflower is cooking, heat a small pan on medium heat. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, dates, and thyme.
- 4
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra sprigs of thyme, if you'd like.