Description
These Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls are a vibrant and nourishing plant-based meal bursting with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors. Roasted spiced cauliflower, quick-pickled cabbage, fresh herb tabbouleh, creamy tahini garlic sauce, and a touch of hummus come together in a colorful, satisfying bowl perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Cauliflower:
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1 head of cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 970g)
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1 tbsp curry powder
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp ground coriander
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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1½ tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Quick Pickled Red Cabbage:
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3 cups shredded red cabbage (185g)
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½ cup water
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¼ cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
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1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
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1 tsp sea salt
Tabbouleh:
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½ cup dried bulgur wheat or quinoa, or 1 cup couscous
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 tbsp white wine vinegar
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp ground coriander
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1 clove garlic, grated
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2 bunches curly parsley, finely chopped (about 1 to 1.5 cups)
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½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
Tahini Garlic Sauce:
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¼ cup tahini (50g)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, grated
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½ tsp cumin
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Salt, to taste
For Serving:
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Hummus
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Pita wedges
Instructions
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Roast the Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
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Make Pickled Cabbage: Combine water, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then pour over shredded cabbage in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15–20 minutes.
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Prepare Tabbouleh: Cook bulgur wheat, quinoa, or couscous according to package instructions. Once cooled, combine with olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, coriander, garlic, parsley, mint, cucumber, and tomatoes. Mix well.
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Make Tahini Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, cumin, and salt. Thin with a little water if needed until pourable.
- Assemble Bowls: Add a scoop of roasted cauliflower, a portion of tabbouleh, pickled cabbage, a dollop of hummus, and a drizzle of tahini sauce to each bowl. Serve with pita wedges on the side.
Notes
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For a gluten-free version, use quinoa instead of bulgur or couscous.
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Pickled cabbage can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days.
- You can meal prep all components and assemble bowls fresh throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern