Ingredients

1largehead of cauliflowertightly packed, sliced into bite-sized florets

3tbspextra-virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1tbspextra-virgin olive oil

¼cupslivered or sliced almonds

1¼cupsfreekehcracked

2garlic clovespressed or minced

½tspsalt

¼tspcumin

¼tspcoriander

3cupsvegetable stockand/or water, plus 2 tbsp

⅓cuptahini

3tbspfresh lemon juice

2garlic clovespressed or minced

red pepper flakesgenerous pinch

⅓cupwaterscant cup

Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste

fresh parsleyhandful, and/or cilantro leaves, chopped

fetacrumbled, optional, omit for a vegan dish

raisinssmall handful

sprinkling of sesame seeds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss cauliflower florets with enough olive oil to cover them in a light, even layer of oil.

Season with salt and pepper and arrange the florets in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.

Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway, until the florets are deeply golden on the edges.

Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

Add the almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until they’re fragrant and turning golden on the edges.

Add the freekeh and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin, coriander and salt, and sauté for 1 more minute.

Add vegetable broth, raise the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, for 20 to 25 minutes or until freekeh is tender to the bite.

Drain off any excess liquid, cover and set aside for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a bowl, stir together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and red pepper flakes.

Whisk in the water until you have a smooth, blended tahini sauce.

Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.

Start with a bed of cooked freekeh and top with roasted cauliflower.

Drizzle tahini sauce generously over the dish and then top with a sprinkling of chopped fresh herbs, crumbled feta (optional), raisins, and sesame seeds.

Serve immediately.