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Veggie Shawarma with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon about 1½ tablespoons
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional For the Bowls: lettuce, diced or sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, lemon wedges, fresh mint/basil/cilantro, cashews, toasted sesame seeds

Dressings

  • ¼ cup tahini can sub natural creamy peanut butter
  • Juice of ½ lemon about 1½ tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup omit for Whole30
  • 2 –3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Place the cauliflower, red pepper slices, red onion slices, and chickpeas in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, turmeric, and black pepper.
  • Pour the spice mixture over the vegetables and beans; toss with a spoon or your hands until all pieces are well coated.
  • Spread out the vegetables and beans in an even layer on one very large baking sheet or two medium-size baking sheets. Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until cauliflower pieces are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup. (Just before serving, whisk 2-3 tablespoons of warm water into the tahini mixture until you’ve reached your desired dressing drizzling consistency).
  • Build bowls with lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes. Top with the roasted vegetables and beans. Drizzle the tahini sauce over top and garnish with lemon wedges, fresh herbs, cashews, and/or toasted sesame seeds, as desired.

Notes

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