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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl with Fluffy Quinoa and Creamy Tahini

A vibrant and nutritious Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl featuring golden-roasted, spice-rubbed cauliflower over a bed of fluffy white quinoa, topped with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and a luxurious, creamy lemon-tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, middle eastern
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe
  • 1 large head Cauliflower Cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil For roasting
  • 1.5 tbsp Shawarma Seasoning Mix of turmeric, cumin, coriander
  • 1 cup White Quinoa Rinsed well
  • 2 cups Water Or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium English Cucumber Sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 small Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Tahini Paste Hulled and creamy
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Heavy-duty for even charring
  • 1 Medium Saucepan For cooking quinoa
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve For rinsing quinoa

Method
 

Prepare the Components
  1. Rinse quinoa and combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing.
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with oil and shawarma spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until edges are charred.
  3. Mix tahini, lemon juice, and warm water until a smooth, creamy, opaque off-white sauce forms.
  4. Layer quinoa in bowls, top with roasted cauliflower, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle with tahini and sprinkle with parsley and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 12gFat: 22gFiber: 9g

Notes

Use a high oven temperature to ensure the cauliflower chars before it becomes too soft.
Always rinse quinoa to remove bitter saponins.
Keyword Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl,quinoa bowl,roasted cauliflower,Vegan Shawarma

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