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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls

 

Ingredients:

Spice Mix:

  • 1 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

For Roasting:

  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry

Rice:

  • 2 cups cooked white basmati rice (or grain of choice)

Optional Toppings:

  • Thinly sliced English or Persian cucumber
  • Halved cherry tomatoes

Green Tahini Sauce:

  • 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. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Prepare Spice Mix:

    • Combine curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Prepare Vegetables:

    • Spread cauliflower and chickpeas on separate rimmed baking sheets (or one large sheet if space allows).
    • Toss cauliflower with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and chickpeas with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
    • Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of the spice mix over chickpeas and toss. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix over cauliflower and toss.
  4. Roast:

    • Place baking sheets in the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
    • After 15 minutes, shake the chickpea pan and toss the cauliflower. Continue roasting chickpeas for 30 minutes, removing when crispy. Let cauliflower roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the tips are lightly charred.
  5. Make Green Tahini Sauce:

    • In a blender or mini food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Gradually stream in 1/3 cup warm water while blending until smooth.
  6. Assemble Bowls:

    • Place 1/2 cup cooked rice in each of 4 bowls. Top with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, cucumber slices, and/or cherry tomatoes if desired.
    • Drizzle with Green Tahini Sauce.
  7. Serve and Enjoy!


This recipe makes for a flavorful and nutritious meal that's both filling and satisfying. Enjoy your bowls!

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