Description
Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that perfectly balances flavors and nutrition. This delightful dish features roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, both seasoned with a fragrant blend of spices. Topped with a creamy Green Tahini Sauce, these bowls are not only vegan and gluten-free but also ideal for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner. Whether you’re enjoying them for a casual lunch or impressing guests at a gathering, these bowls are versatile and customizable to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas
- 1 Tbsp curry powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh cilantro and parsley
- Tahini
- Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked white basmati rice (or grain of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss cauliflower florets with half the spice mixture and chickpeas with the rest.
- Spread cauliflower on one baking sheet and chickpeas on another; drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- While roasting, blend cilantro, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and warm water until smooth to create the Green Tahini Sauce.
- Assemble bowls by placing cooked rice at the bottom and topping with roasted vegetables and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg