Description
Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, all drizzled with a creamy Green Tahini Sauce. This vegan and gluten-free meal is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it to fit your palate. Perfect for meal prep, these bowls can be enjoyed as a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch option. The unique blend of spices offers a delightful taste experience, ensuring you’ll come back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white basmati rice (or grain of choice)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and half of the spice mix on one baking sheet. On another sheet, coat chickpeas with remaining oil and spice.
- Roast both sheets for 30 minutes, shaking the chickpeas halfway through.
- While roasting, blend tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base and top with roasted veggies and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg