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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls Recipe

Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls Recipe
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These Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a delicious and satisfying vegan meal. Roasted cauliflower with Middle Eastern spices, chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini sauce come together for a flavorful and nutritious bowl.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon shawarma spice blend (or a mix of cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, and cinnamon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water (to thin)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with olive oil, shawarma spice, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes.
  3. Make tahini sauce: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth.
  4. Assemble bowls: Layer quinoa/rice, chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in bowls. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
  5. Serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can swap quinoa for couscous or brown rice.
  • Add hummus or avocado for extra creaminess.
  • Great for meal prep—store components separately for freshness.

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