Cauliflower Shawarma
Cauliflower Shawarma is a delicious plant-based twist on traditional shawarma, featuring roasted cauliflower seasoned with aromatic spices and served with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 4 Pita Breads
- 1 Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1 Cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 Tomato diced
- 4 tbsp Tahini Sauce
- Parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss them in the spice mixture until they are well coated. Let them marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6.
- Spread the marinated cauliflower florets on a baking tray and roast them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly crispy.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, warm the pita breads in the oven for a few minutes.
- To assemble, spread a generous tablespoon of tahini sauce on each warm pita bread.
- Top with the roasted cauliflower, sliced red onion, cucumber, and diced tomato.
- Garnish with fresh parsley leaves.
- Serve your delicious Cauliflower Shawarma immediately.
Notes
You can customize your shawarma by adding your favourite toppings like pickles, hot sauce, or hummus.
Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less paprika and ground turmeric.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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