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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls

Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls
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Enjoy flavorful Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls with crispy chickpeas and Green Tahini Sauce—perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white basmati rice (or grain of choice)
  • Optional toppings: thinly sliced English or Persian cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes
  • 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. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss cauliflower florets with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and spices on one baking sheet; coat chickpeas with remaining oil and spice mix on another.
  3. Roast both sheets for about 30 minutes, shaking the chickpeas halfway through.
  4. While roasting, blend cilantro, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and about 1/3 cup of warm water until smooth to make the Green Tahini Sauce.
  5. Assemble bowls by layering 1/2 cup of rice at the bottom and topping it with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. Drizzle with Green Tahini Sauce.

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