Roasted Broccoli Lemon Herb Tahini (Printable)
Crispy roasted broccoli with a zesty lemon-herb tahini drizzle—vibrant, nutritious, and easy to prepare.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1½ lbs broccoli crowns, cut into florets
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings
03 - ½ tsp sea salt
04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce
06 - ⅓ cup tahini (sesame paste)
07 - 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
08 - 2 tbsp water (plus more as needed for consistency)
09 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
12 - ½ tsp maple syrup
13 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tsp lemon zest
15 - Extra chopped fresh herbs
16 - Toasted sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden and lightly crisped.
04 - While the broccoli roasts, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, parsley, dill, maple syrup, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Add additional water 1 teaspoon at a time until a pourable consistency is reached.
05 - Transfer the roasted broccoli to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the lemon herb tahini sauce.
06 - Finish with lemon zest, additional chopped herbs, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tahini sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from grain bowls to your fingers.
- It converts even the most stubborn broccoli skeptics into people who go back for seconds.
02 -
- Tahini behaves unpredictably when mixed with liquid so if it seizes into a clumpy paste do not panic, just keep adding water and whisking and it will smooth out.
- Crowding the pan is the fastest way to steamed sadness instead of roasted perfection so use two sheets if needed.
03 -
- Let the baking sheet preheat in the oven for a few minutes before adding the broccoli so the bottoms start searing on contact.
- Taste the tahini sauce on a piece of broccoli rather than from a spoon because the dressing needs to complement the roasted flavor not just taste good alone.