Cauliflower Shawarma

Cauliflower Shawarma

Crispy roasted cauliflower seasoned with warm Middle Eastern spices and served in pita with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables.

⏱ 35 min total🔪 9 min prep🔥 26 min cookEasyServes 4Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • •1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • •3 tablespoons olive oil
  • •2 teaspoons paprika
  • •1.5 teaspoons cumin
  • •1 teaspoon coriander
  • •0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • •0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • •0.5 teaspoon salt
  • •4 tablespoons tahini
  • •2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • •8 pieces pita bread
  • •2 cups diced tomatoes and cucumbers

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
  3. 3Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  4. 4Mix tahini with lemon juice and 2-3 tablespoons water to create a smooth sauce.
  5. 5Warm pita bread in the oven or on a skillet for 1-2 minutes.
  6. 6Assemble shawarmas by spreading tahini sauce on pita, adding roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
  7. 7Serve immediately with extra tahini sauce on the side.

💡 Give cauliflower shawarma enough space on the pan to brown at the edges. Crowding traps steam and leaves the spices tasting raw rather than roasted.

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