Why Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon Burns on the Bottom

Question

I tried making this twice.  The flavors were wonderful, but each time the bottoms of the cauliflower or pan side down burned.  What am I doing wrong?

Lynn Clark · Accepted Answer

Hi Richard - How disappointing! Just want to make sure you lined the pan with foil and put your pan in the middle position? If you use  a darker, older sheet pan and don't line the pan with foil and liberally spray with cooking spray, the cauliflower may scorch. Also, if the rack is too low and your oven heats from below this could cause it to burn. If you are already doing both of these things, I would maybe lower the temp by 25 degrees and see if that slows down the over browning. It's possible that your oven just runs a bit hotter than ours. Hope that helps! Best, Lynn C.

Why Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon Burns on the Bottom

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