Up your roasted broccoli game, by making this delicious Tahini Roasted Broccoli Recipe! It only takes a few minutes to throw together and this broccoli can be enjoyed as a vegetable side dish or you can add it to pastas and bowls. The tahini adds a nice richness to the broccoli that will leave you coming back for more!
Broccoli seems to be one of those vegetables that most everyone enjoys. It’s one of the first veggies my kids would eat and when I make a batch of roasted broccoli, I can eat the entire pan in one sitting! This Tahini Roasted Broccoli is a delicious and unique way to serve it that everyone is sure to enjoy. The tahini creates a nice crust on the broccoli as it roasts and adds so much flavor.
Why You’ll Love this Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe!
- It’s a fun way to up your roasted broccoli game – I love regular roasted broccoli, but adding the tahini sauce creates a nice crust on the broccoli that makes it super addicting!
- It’s a great veggie side dish – This delicious broccoli can be enjoyed as a side dish to your favorite protein or you can add it to pasta or buddha bowls. There’s lots of possibilities!
- It’s the perfect flavor combo – Tahini and broccoli go together really well and the flavors are both even more intense (in a good way) once roasted.
Tahini Roasted Broccoli Recipe Ingredients
- Broccoli – You can buy a couple crowns of broccoli and cut it up yourself or you can buy pre-cut broccoli crowns at the grocery store. I prefer to use mostly the florets for this recipe, rather than using the stems also. It’s totally up to you though. Cauliflower could probably also be used, if desired.
- Tahini – There are a lot of different brands of tahini out there and some are more bitter than others. Use a brand that you are familiar with using or give it a taste first to make sure it’s not too bitter. I used some homemade tahini that I had on hand.
- Other Sauce Ingredients – In addition to the tahini, the sauce is made using oil, tamari, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper and a little water. It’s very similar to the tahini sauce I use in my kale chip recipe. Feel free to add extra spices if you like.
How To Make Tahini Roasted Broccoli
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Wash your broccoli well and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut broccoli into small florets. You can use the broccoli stems for this recipe but the tahini sauce coats the broccoli better when using just the florets. Add broccoli to a large bowl.
- Make your tahini sauce. To a medium sized bowl, add the tahini, oil, tamari, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix sauce together and then add in the water. Mix again until a creamy sauce has formed. Depending on the brand of tahini you use, it may be thinner or thicker than some. If your tahini is thick you may need more water and if it’s on the thinner side, you might only need 1-2 tablespoons.
- Pour the tahini sauce over the broccoli florets and mix together well. I usually use a spatula to start the mixing process and then I use my hands to really get into there and make sure the broccoli is completely coated with the sauce.
- Dump broccoli onto a large baking sheet and spread out into a single layer. Place in the oven and roast broccoli for about 20 minutes, flip broccoli with a spatula and then roast for another 5-10 minutes, until broccoli is fork tender and starting to get nice and crispy.
- Serve tahini roasted broccoli as a vegetable side dish or add it to pastas and bowls. Enjoy!
Roasted Broccoli Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this roasted broccoli vegan? Yes!
- Is this recipe gluten free? Yes, just make sure you use gluten free tamari or soy sauce.
- Can cauliflower be used instead of broccoli? I haven’t made this recipe with cauliflower yet, but I think it would work great!
- How should this roasted broccoli be enjoyed? You can serve it as a vegetable side dish or you can add it to pasta and buddha bowls. I like to just snack on it by itself sometimes.
- How long will leftovers last? If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, leftovers should last about 4-5 days.
- What is the texture of the roasted broccoli? If you use a large baking sheet and are able to give the broccoli florets room on the pan, the broccoli should come out nice and crispy. There will probably be some pieces that overlap a bit and don’t get quite as crispy but that’s ok!
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below and I will get back to you ASAP!
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PrintTahini Roasted Broccoli
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Up your roasted broccoli game, by making this delicious Tahini Roasted Broccoli Recipe! It only takes a few minutes to throw together and this broccoli can be enjoyed as a vegetable side dish or you can add it to pastas or bowls. The tahini adds a nice richness to the broccoli that will leave you coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 4–6 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons room temperature water
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Wash your broccoli well and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut broccoli into small florets. You can use the broccoli stems for this recipe but the tahini sauce coats the broccoli better when using just the florets. Add broccoli to a large bowl.
- Make your tahini sauce. To a medium sized bowl, add the tahini, oil, tamari, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix sauce together and then add in the water. Mix again until a creamy sauce has formed. Depending on the brand of tahini you use, it may be thinner or thicker than some. If your tahini is thick you may need more water and if it’s on the thinner side, you might only need 1-2 tablespoons.
- Pour the tahini sauce over the broccoli florets and mix together well. I usually use a spatula to start the mixing process and then I use my hands to really get into there and make sure the broccoli is completely coated with the sauce.
- Dump broccoli onto a large baking sheet and spread out into a single layer. Place in the oven and roast broccoli for about 20 minutes, flip broccoli with a spatula and then roast for another 5-10 minutes, until broccoli is fork tender and starting to get nice and crispy.
- Serve tahini roasted broccoli as a vegetable side dish or add it to pastas and bowls. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side, Vegan
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Molly says
I just made this for the first time tonight, and am eating it now- it is AMAZING! I can already tell it’s going into my frequent rotation…I am a new fan, and can’t wait to try more of your recipes!!
She Likes Food says
Hi Molly, that’s so nice to hear!! Glad you enjoyed this recipe and I hope you find others you like too! <3