Description
Delightful and vibrant Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls featuring roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, and a creamy tahini sauce, embracing the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon shawarma seasoning
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cauliflower florets and chickpeas with olive oil and shawarma seasoning. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Combine basmati rice and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
- Whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl to make the Green Tahini Sauce.
- Layer the cooked rice, roasted cauliflower, and chickpeas in bowls, and drizzle with the Green Tahini Sauce. Top with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, ensure to use freshly ground spices and avoid crowding the pan while roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg