Description
A comforting, flavor-packed dish featuring roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, served over rice and drizzled with a creamy Green Tahini Sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
- 2 cups cooked white basmati rice (or grain of your choice)
- Optional toppings: Thinly sliced English or Persian cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic, 1/4 tsp. ground cumin, 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Combine your spices in a bowl: curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the veggies out across your baking sheets.
- Toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Coat the chickpeas with the remaining oil and sprinkle with a tablespoon of your spice mixture.
- Spread everything out evenly on your baking sheets.
- Slide the pans into the oven and set your timer for 30 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, shake the pan of chickpeas and check the cauliflower.
- Remove the chickpeas once golden and let the cauliflower roast for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Green Tahini Sauce by blending tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper with warm water.
- Assemble your bowls starting with 1/2 cup of rice, then top with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas.
- Drizzle with Green Tahini Sauce and add optional toppings.
Notes
This dish is versatile—feel free to add proteins or other vegetables you enjoy. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg