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Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Bowl with Couscous


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

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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 23 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

34 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