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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl

Delicious Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl Recipe with Quinoa and Tahini

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl, packed with wholesome ingredients and topped with creamy tahini.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Roasted Ingredients
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Quinoa and Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Tahini Sauce
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower, chickpeas, and red onion with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
Cooking Quinoa and Making Salad
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook in a pot with water in a 2:1 ratio until fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomato, parsley, lemon juice, and salt to make a refreshing salad.
Tahini Sauce Preparation
  1. In another bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and warm water until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Assembly
  1. To serve, assemble the bowls by adding a layer of quinoa, topping it with roasted vegetables, cucumber-tomato salad, and drizzling with tahini sauce. Garnish with extra parsley.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables used in this bowl or substitute quinoa for other grains like brown rice for a different texture.

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