Lemon–Tahini Cauliflower Bites: The Citrine Alchemy of Keto Fibre
Roasted cauliflower florets tossed in lemon zest, tahini, and sesame - a low-carb snack that feels like sunshine with substance. Creamy, tangy, and blissfully nutrient-dense. Keywords: keto cauliflower snack, lemon tahini, low-carb bites, roasted vegetables, ketogenic fibre, healthy fats
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Nutritional Overview
(per 100 g serving)
Calories: 160 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fibre: 3 g
(Values approximate.)
Ingredients
(Serves 2–3)
250 g cauliflower florets
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tahini
1 tsp lemon zest + 1 tsp juice
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sesame seeds
Pinch sea salt and pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.
Roast 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp-edged.
Mix tahini, lemon juice, and zest into a drizzle.
Toss warm florets with the sauce and sesame seeds before serving.
The Science of the Snack
Cauliflower provides sulforaphane and glucosinolates, potent anti-inflammatory compounds enhancing phase II detoxification enzymes (Traka & Mithen, 2009).
Tahini contributes lignans (sesamin) that modulate lipid metabolism and improve hepatic antioxidant defence.
Lemon’s citric acid and flavonoids enhance digestion and vitamin C uptake.
Together, they form a trifecta of fibre, fat, and phytochemicals ideal for ketogenic anti-inflammatory balance.
References
Traka, M., & Mithen, R. (2009). Glucosinolates, isothiocyanates and human health. Phytochemistry Reviews.
Namiki, M. (2007). Nutraceutical functions of sesame compounds. Food Reviews International.
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