Crispy Butter Bean & Roasted Cauliflower Skillet with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

This vibrant vegan one-pot meal brings together crispy butter beans and caramelized cauliflower, drizzled with a zesty lemon-tahini sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's loaded with plant protein and bold Mediterranean flavors.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 320 calories
Crispy Butter Bean & Roasted Cauliflower Skillet with Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets (small, bite-sized)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower florets and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until starting to brown.

⏱️ 5 minutes
2

Add the butter beans, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes until the beans are golden and cauliflower is fork-tender.

⏱️ 5 minutes
3

While the skillet cooks, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.

⏱️ 2 minutes
4

Drizzle the lemon-tahini sauce over the crispy beans and cauliflower. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

320
Calories
14g
Protein
34g
Carbs
13g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, thaw and pat the cauliflower dry before sautéing for best crispiness.

Yes, all the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.

Absolutely! The lemon-tahini sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.

It's delicious on its own or served over quinoa, rice, or leafy greens for a heartier meal.

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