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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl

Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl

Delicious Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl is a healthy dish filled with roasted veggies and chickpeas, topped with tahini.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and legumes
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa
Condiments and spices
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons warm water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss cauliflower, chickpeas, and red onion with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Rinse quinoa, cook in water (2:1 ratio) until fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. In a bowl, mix diced cucumber, tomato, parsley, lemon juice, and salt.
  6. In another bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
  7. Assemble bowls: add quinoa, top with roasted veggies, salad, drizzle with tahini, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 14gFat: 18g

Notes

Customize your bowl by swapping chickpeas for lentils or adding roasted sweet potatoes for sweetness.

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