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Roasted cauliflower shawarma bowls with chickpeas, fresh veggies and tahini drizzle

Roasted Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls


  • Author: Velma
  • Total Time: PT45M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Roasted Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a plant-based twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite. Crispy, spiced cauliflower is roasted to perfection and layered with fluffy rice or couscous, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini or yogurt sauce. Bursting with warm flavors and textures, this dish makes for a wholesome, satisfying lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Roasted Cauliflower

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice, quinoa, or couscous
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped parsley or cilantro
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Sauce (choose one)

Tahini Sauce:

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 34 tbsp warm water
  • Salt, to taste

OR Yogurt Sauce:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
    • Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season the cauliflower
    • In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and spices until evenly coated.
  3. Roast until golden
    • Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and crispy on the edges.
  4. Prepare the sauce
    • While the cauliflower roasts, whisk together ingredients for your chosen sauce until smooth. Add water as needed for consistency.
  5. Assemble the bowls
    • Add rice, quinoa, or couscous to each bowl.
    • Top with roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley.
    • Drizzle generously with tahini or yogurt sauce.
    • Serve with lemon wedges for brightness.
  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT30M
  • Category: bowl
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 390 kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg