Description
This bowl is a perfect balance of warm spices, fresh herbs, and creamy tahini — inspired by North African and Middle Eastern flavors. It’s filling, plant-powered, and packed with color, texture, and bold taste.
Ingredients
Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas:
1 head cauliflower (approx. 3 cups florets)
1 (420g) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
Drizzle olive oil to coat
2 tsp ground turmeric
3 tsp paprika
3 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne
Salt & pepper to taste
Couscous:
1/2 cup dry couscous
3/4 cup boiling water or vegetable stock
1 tsp ground turmeric
Herb Salad:
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped (about 2–3 cups)
1 cucumber, finely diced
1 medium tomato, finely diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Tahini Sauce:
1/2 cup hulled tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp maple or agave syrup
Pinch of salt & pepper
3–4 tbsp water to thin
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cauliflower and chickpeas with olive oil and spices. Roast for 25–30 min until golden.
Mix couscous with turmeric and pour boiling water or stock over it. Cover and let sit 5 min, then fluff.
Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, sweetener, salt, and water until creamy.
Assemble bowls with couscous, roasted veg, salad, and a generous drizzle of tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: ~430
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g