Description
Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a delicious and healthy option for those seeking a quick and satisfying vegan meal. Featuring roasted cauliflower florets and crispy chickpeas, these bowls are drizzled with a creamy Green Tahini Sauce that elevates the dish with rich flavors. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, this recipe allows you to enjoy the goodness of wholesome ingredients while keeping it plant-based and gluten-free. Customize your bowls with fresh vegetables to add crunch and nutrition, making each serving vibrant and appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower (chopped into florets)
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups cooked white basmati rice
- 1/2 cup tahini
- Fresh herbs (cilantro and parsley)
- Spices: curry powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper
- Fresh lemon juice
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spices (curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper) and set aside.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and half of the spice mixture until well-coated. Spread on one baking sheet.
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil and remaining spice mixture; spread on another baking sheet.
- Roast both sheets in the oven for 30 minutes, shaking the chickpeas halfway through cooking.
- While roasting, blend tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice at the base, topping with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, then drizzling with Green Tahini Sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg