Description
These Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a vibrant, hearty vegan dinner loaded with warm shawarma-spiced roasted cauliflower, fresh veggies, fluffy grains, and creamy tahini sauce. A healthy, gluten-free, and flavorful plant-based meal perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a colorful weekend feast.
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend (or mix: cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, pepper) 2 cups cooked grains (quinoa, rice, or couscous) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced ½ red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup tahini 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced Water, to thin the tahini sauce Salt & pepper, to taste Optional: toasted pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, extra herbs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and shawarma spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp at the edges. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, a pinch of salt, and enough water to create a creamy, pourable sauce. 3. Prepare fresh veggies: dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, thinly slice onion, and chop parsley. 4. Assemble bowls: start with cooked grains, top with roasted cauliflower, fresh veggies, and parsley. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and add optional toppings if desired. 5. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
• Cut cauliflower evenly for consistent roasting. • Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure crispness. • Adjust shawarma spice mix to taste. • Use greens instead of grains for a lighter, low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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