Description
Roasted cauliflower shawarma bowls are a vibrant and delicious meal that transports you to the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine. Featuring tender, spiced cauliflower roasted to perfection and served over fluffy couscous or rice, these bowls are topped with creamy tahini sauce and crunchy nuts for an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at potlucks, this recipe offers a satisfying experience that’s both healthy and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp shawarma spice blend
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup couscous or rice
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, shawarma spice blend, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- While the cauliflower roasts, cook the couscous or rice according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
- To assemble, place cooked couscous or rice in bowls, top with roasted cauliflower, drizzle with tahini sauce, and sprinkle with toasted nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg