Steamed Broccoflower with Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Steamed Broccoflower with Lemon-Tahini Sauce is a modern, plant-based dish featuring the unique, pale-green cruciferous vegetable known as broccoflower (a cross between broccoli and cauliflower). The vegetable is gently steamed to retain its texture and nutrients, then drizzled with a creamy, tangy sauce made from tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, and seasonings. While broccoflower itself is a relatively recent cultivar, the preparation style draws from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories and carbohydrates, moderate in healthy fats from the tahini, and a good source of plant-based protein and fiber. It is particularly rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, with a typical serving containing around 150-180 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 80 mg |
| Vitamin K | 90 mcg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) steamed broccoflower with 2 tablespoons (30 g) sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Broccoflower, sometimes called 'Romanesco' when in its fractal form, is a nutritional powerhouse that combines the best of broccoli and cauliflower. The tahini sauce not only adds flavor but also provides calcium and healthy fats that help the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins (like vitamin K) from the vegetable.
