Freekeh Pilaf with Roasted Cauliflower and Garlicky Tahini Sauce

Name: Freekeh Pilaf with Roasted Cauliflower and Garlicky Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 large, tightly packed head of cauliflower, sliced into bite-sized florets; 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds; 1 ¼ cups cracked freekeh*; 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon coriander; 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons (25 ounces) vegetable stock and/or water; ⅓ cup tahini; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Generous pinch of red pepper flakes; Scant ⅓ cup water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Handful fresh parsley and/or cilantro leaves, chopped; Crumbled feta (optional, omit for a vegan dish); Small handful raisins; Sprinkling of sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This healthy Middle Eastern-inspired meal features roasted cauliflower, cracked freekeh, garlicky tahini sauce, fresh parsley and raisins. It's easily made vegan. Recipe yields two large servings or up to four smaller servings.

Updated at: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:25:19 GMT