Description
Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious vegan dish that combines perfectly roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, all drizzled with a creamy Green Tahini Sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. Each bowl bursts with flavors from aromatic spices like curry and cumin, while the fresh herbs and colorful vegetables add brightness and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons 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
- Thinly sliced English or Persian cucumber (optional)
- Halved cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix spices in a bowl and toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and chickpeas with remaining oil and spices.
- Spread on baking sheets and roast for 30 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Meanwhile, blend tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, drizzle with tahini sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg