Arabian Cauliflower With Tahini

• cauliflower↗1 small

  broken into florets

• garlic cloves↗2 -3

  chopped

• tahini↗1⁄2 cup

  any lumps mashed with a fork

• ground cumin↗1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon
• lemon↗1

  juice of

• salt and pepper

  to taste

• hot pepper sauce or 1 dash cayenne↗1 dash
• water↗3 -5 tablespoons

  as needed

• paprika↗

  for garnish

• chopped parsley

  and for garnish or cilantro, for garnish

• lemon wedge

  for garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the cauliflower by steaming or boiling until just tender; do not overcook! Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Mix the garlic with the tahini, cumin and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.

3. 3

   At this point the mixture is a dense thick paste. Add a little water, tablespoon by tablespoon, until the mixture is creamy, then mix with the cauliflower.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

5. 5

   At serving time, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, chopped parsley/cilantro and/or lemon wedges.