Description
Craving a flavorful plant-based dinner idea? This Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl is here to satisfy! Roasted spiced cauliflower meets crispy chickpeas, fresh cucumber-tomato salad, fluffy quinoa, and a creamy tahini sauce for a bold, nourishing bowl packed with vibrant flavor and texture. Perfect for quick dinners, easy meal prep, or healthy lunch ideas. Whether you’re looking for a gluten-free meal, meatless Monday inspiration, or just a comforting bowl of food, this easy recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup quinoa
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2–3 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss cauliflower, chickpeas, and red onion with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Rinse quinoa, cook in water (2:1 ratio) until fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5. In a bowl, mix diced cucumber, tomato, parsley, lemon juice, and salt.
6. In another bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
7. Assemble bowls: add quinoa, top with roasted veggies, salad, drizzle with tahini, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For crispier chickpeas, pat them dry before roasting.
Taste the tahini sauce as you go—add more lemon or water to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy bowl, vegan dinner, gluten-free meal, dinner ideas