Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls
Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls with crispy chickpeas and Green Tahini Sauce. These vegan and gluten free bowls are perfect for meal prep lunch or easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Blender
- Roasting pans
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
- 2 cups cooked white basmati rice (sub grain of choice)
- Optional toppings: thinly sliced English or Persian cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes
Green Tahini Sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread cauliflower and chickpeas out on two separate rimmed baking sheets (or one large baking sheet if you can fit it all).Toss cauliflower with 2 Tbsp. of the oil, and chickpeas with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of the spice mixture over chickpeas, and toss to coat. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture over cauliflower, and toss to coat.Place both baking sheets in the oven, and set timer for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes, shake the pan of chickpeas, and give the cauliflower a good toss. Remove chickpeas from the oven when the timer goes off, and let the cauliflower go 5 to 10 minutes longer, until the tips of the florets are lightly charred.
- Meanwhile, prepare Green Tahini Sauce by combining all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor. With motor running, gradually stream in 1/3 cup warm water and blend until smooth.
- Prepare bowls by placing 1/2 cup cooked rice in 4 bowls. Divide roasted cauliflower and chickpeas evenly over each bowl, along with cucumber slices and/or cherry tomatoes, if using. Drizzle Green Tahini Sauce over everything.
Notes
All components can be made ahead and stored in an air-tight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
If microwaving, wait to add the Green Tahini Sauce and garnishes until after the other components are heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 880mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g