Description
Mediterranean flavors dance through this cauliflower shawarma bowl, blending roasted spices with creamy tahini sauce. Crisp chickpeas and tender cauliflower create a delightful texture adventure that transports you to Middle Eastern street markets with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 1 Cauliflower
Herbs:
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
Seasonings and Dressing:
- ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 425°F (218°C), ensuring a hot cooking environment for roasting.
- Create a vibrant spice blend by mixing curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Distribute cauliflower florets and chickpeas across separate rimmed baking sheets, allowing ample space for even roasting.
- Drizzle of olive oil over cauliflower and over chickpeas, ensuring thorough coating.
- Generously sprinkle of spice mixture onto chickpeas, tossing to guarantee full seasoning coverage.
- Coat cauliflower with remaining spice mixture, massaging to distribute flavors evenly.
- Slide both baking sheets into the preheated oven, setting a timer for 30 minutes.
- Midway through roasting, vigorously shake the chickpea pan and tumble cauliflower to promote uniform browning.
- Extract chickpeas when timer sounds, continuing to roast cauliflower an additional 5-10 minutes until floret edges become delicately charred.
- Craft Green Tahini Sauce by combining ingredients in a blender, gradually streaming warm water while blending until silky smooth.
- Construct grain bases by placing cooked rice in serving bowls.
- Artfully distribute roasted cauliflower and chickpeas across rice beds.
- Garnish with crisp cucumber slices and juicy cherry tomatoes.
- Finale with a generous drizzle of Green Tahini Sauce over the entire composition.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower and chickpeas are spread in a single layer for even roasting and maximum crispy texture.
- Shake and toss ingredients midway through cooking to prevent burning and promote uniform browning.
- Create a flavor-packed spice blend using curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper for authentic shawarma-style seasoning.
- Blend Green Tahini Sauce with warm water for a silky, smooth consistency that drizzles beautifully over the roasted vegetables.
- Allow extra roasting time for cauliflower to develop slightly charred, caramelized edges that enhance overall taste and presentation.
- Layer ingredients in bowls strategically to create a visually appealing and balanced meal with multiple textures and colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg