Description
Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas with a creamy Green Tahini Sauce. This dish is not only bursting with flavor from a unique blend of spices but also caters to various dietary preferences, making it perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. It’s an exciting way to enjoy plant-based goodness in a wholesome bowl, topped with fresh herbs and optional vegetables for added crunch. Easy to prepare and customizable, these bowls are sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 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)
- Optional toppings: thinly sliced English or Persian cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh parsley leaves
- Green Tahini Sauce: 1/4 cup tahini, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic, 1/4 tsp. ground cumin, 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Combine spices in a bowl. On separate baking sheets or one large sheet, toss cauliflower with 2 Tbsp. oil and chickpeas with remaining oil.
- Coat both with the spice mixture evenly.
- Roast for 30 minutes; shake the chickpeas halfway through and toss the cauliflower until lightly charred.
- Blend tahini sauce ingredients until smooth while veggies roast.
- To serve, layer rice in bowls and top with roasted veggies and sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg