Keto Middle Eastern Cauliflower Beef Casserole with Tahini Sauce
If you love middle-eastern flavors, you will absolutely love this Keto Middle-Eastern casserole. It is simple to make yet very delicious, perfect for a weeknight dinner when you are on a time crunch. It’s got an earthy, nutty tahini flavor with a slightly creamy Greek yogurt texture and a nice crunch from the almonds. This recipe is reasonably beginner friendly since it is straightforward to make and requires minimal effort and ingredients, some of which you may find in your pantry. This low-carb casserole is packed with protein from ground beef, a good source of fiber from the cauliflower, and healthy fats from the tahini.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F/180C and lightly grease a casserole dish. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, occasionally stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 2
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the beef. Cook, occasionally stirring, until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and take off the heat.
Step 3
To a bowl, add the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and water. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Step 4
Add the cauliflower and cooked beef to the prepared casserole dish and toss to combine. Pour the tahini mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top and transfer to the oven.
Step 5
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cauliflower, is tender and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Ingredients
- Onion
0.25 small
- Garlic
2 clove
- Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
- Hamburger or ground beef, 90% lean
500 g
- Cauliflower, raw
400 g
- Tahini
0.25 cup
- 5% Authentic Greek Strained Yogurt
2 tbsp
- Lemon juice
2 tbsp
- Water
6 tbsp
- Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)
1 tsp
- Parsley
2 tbsp, chopped
- Almonds, raw
3 tbsp, sliced