Grilled Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Total Time30minutes
Servings6Servings
Calories180kcal
Ingredients
4oz.medium shells
6cups/1.5 lb. cauliflower florets
2tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
1tsp.dried thyme
1/2tsp.smoked sweet paprika
1/4tspeach saltpepper and garlic powder
1cup/6 oz. chopped tomatoes
1/3cup/1.5 oz. chopped red onion
1/3cupfinely chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
2tbsp./1 oz. tahini paste
1/4cuplemon juice
2tbsp.water
1clovegarlicminced
1/4tsp.ground cumin
Pincheach saltpepper and cayenne pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well. Toss together cauliflower, oil, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Grill, turning occasionally, for 8 to 12 minutes or until tender and lightly charred.
Lemon-Tahini Dressing: Stir tahini paste, gradually adding lemon juice and water until smooth. Stir in garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne.
In large bowl, combine pasta and cauliflower; toss with dressing. Stir in tomatoes, onion and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges. Add chopped cucumbers and olives to salad if desired.