Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Sauce
Crisp and tender roasted broccolini drizzled with a tangy and creamy tahini sauce, offering a delicious Mediterranean twist to a simple vegetable side.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g broccolini, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2–3 tsp water (as needed to thin sauce)
- Optional: chili flakes, chopped parsley, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss broccolini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–18 minutes, flipping once, until stems are tender and tops are slightly crispy.
- Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth and pourable. Season with salt to taste.
- Arrange roasted broccolini on a serving dish. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
- Garnish with chili flakes, parsley, or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add more water to thin the sauce if too thick.
- Double the tahini sauce for extra drizzle or dipping.
- Pairs well with grilled proteins or grain bowls.
- Leftover sauce stores well in fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g with sauce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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