Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Tender spiced cauliflower and chickpeas served with green tahini sauce for a fresh, hearty bowl.
# Ingredients List:
→ Spice Blend
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Roasted Items
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets
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1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
→ Base
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2 cups cooked white basmati rice
→ Optional Toppings
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Thinly sliced English or Persian cucumber
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Halved cherry tomatoes
→ Green Tahini Sauce
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½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
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½ cup fresh parsley leaves
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¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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½ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
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¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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⅓ cup warm water (for blending)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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In a bowl, combine curry powder, paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly.
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Spread cauliflower and chickpeas separately on two rimmed baking sheets. Toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil and chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of spice mix over chickpeas and toss to coat, then sprinkle remaining spice mix over cauliflower and toss thoroughly.
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Place both baking sheets in the oven. Roast for 30 minutes total, shaking the chickpea pan and stirring the cauliflower after 15 minutes. Remove chickpeas when done and continue roasting cauliflower for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until lightly charred at the tips.
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Combine cilantro, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper in a blender. With the motor running, gradually add the warm water and blend until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
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Distribute ½ cup cooked basmati rice into four bowls. Top each with equal portions of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. Add optional cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes if desired. Drizzle with Green Tahini Sauce before serving.
# Extra Information:
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All components can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container refrigerated up to three days. Reheat before serving and add Green Tahini Sauce and garnishes afterward.