Description
Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying vegan dish that combines the warmth of roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, all drizzled with a luscious Green Tahini Sauce. This gluten-free meal is not only perfect for quick weeknight dinners but also ideal for meal prep, ensuring you have convenient, nutritious options ready to go. With bold Middle Eastern flavors and fresh ingredients, these bowls will impress your family and friends at any gathering. Enjoy customizing your bowls with various toppings to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cooked white basmati rice
- 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 your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine curry powder, paprika, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Toss cauliflower florets with 2 Tbsp olive oil and half the spice mix on one baking sheet. Coat chickpeas with remaining oil and spice mix on another sheet.
- Roast for about 30 minutes until cauliflower is charred and chickpeas are crispy.
- For the Green Tahini Sauce, blend cilantro, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper with warm water until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice topped with roasted vegetables and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg