Description
A hearty and healthy dish featuring roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, paired with a creamy Green Tahini Sauce.
Ingredients
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- 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 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 (sesame seed paste)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the curry powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Spread the cauliflower florets and chickpeas on two separate rimmed baking sheets.
- Drizzle 2 Tbsp. of olive oil over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Use the remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil for the chickpeas, sprinkling them with 1 Tbsp. of your spice mixture and tossing to coat evenly.
- Roast both sheets in the oven for 30 minutes, shaking the pan of chickpeas and tossing the cauliflower halfway through. Remove the chickpeas and continue roasting the cauliflower until lightly charred.
- Prepare the Green Tahini Sauce by blending all sauce ingredients together and slowly adding 1/3 cup warm water until smooth.
- Serve by placing 1/2 cup of cooked rice in each bowl and dividing the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas among them. Add optional toppings and finish with the Green Tahini Sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat roasted vegetables carefully to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg