Description
Roasted, spiced, and loaded with bold Middle Eastern flavor, this Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl is your new favorite weeknight dinner idea. It’s a nourishing, easy recipe made right on a sheet pan, perfect for healthy lunch prep or a satisfying meatless meal. With crispy cauliflower, golden chickpeas, fresh veggies, and creamy yogurt tahini sauce, this bowl is vibrant, filling, and fully customizable. Whether you’re exploring healthy snacks, quick dinner ideas, or delicious food ideas for the week, this one hits all the marks.
Ingredients
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon shawarma spice blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss cauliflower and chickpeas with olive oil, shawarma spices, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until cauliflower is crispy and chickpeas are golden.
4. While roasting, prepare the sauce by mixing yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Thin with water if needed.
5. Slice the cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Chop the romaine lettuce.
6. Begin bowl assembly with romaine as the base. Top with roasted veggies and fresh toppings.
7. Drizzle tahini yogurt sauce generously and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure to pat the chickpeas dry before roasting to achieve a crispy texture.
You can swap cauliflower with broccoli or sweet potato for variation.
This dish works great for meal prep—store components separately for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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