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Shawarma Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Published: Feb 14, 2018 · Modified: Apr 25, 2021 by Anna 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Shawarma Roasted Cauliflower Recipe - delicious cauliflower tossed in shawarma seasoning and roasted to perfection.

shawarma cauliflower in bowl

Raise your hand if you love roasted vegetables! I know I do. It's my favorite way to cook them. Hence the vast amount of recipes for roasted veggies on my blog. The only way, in my book, to enjoy the flavors and textures of vegetables is to drizzle them with olive oil, toss with spices of choice and roast in the oven.

SHAWARMA ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

This Shawarma Roasted Cauliflower is going to turn you into a cauliflower fan. Big time! It's so delicious! Besides, you can use it in rice or quinoa bowls, on tacos or flatbread or simply as a side dish.

HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA ROASTED CAULIFLOWER?

  • Start by preheating oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place cauliflower florets onto the sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Gently toss to coat.
  • Roast cauliflower for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
  • To make the sauce: combine natural sour cream or yogurt with minced garlic and dill. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your likings.

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roasted cauliflower on baking sheet

I have been playing with a homemade Shawarma seasoning blend recipe and it came out crazy delicious. I wanted to make a dish for our Meatless Mondays and the idea of tossing cauliflower florets in the olive oil and Shawarma seasoning mix had to happen. It was a hit!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS CAULIFLOWER?

The easiest dip to accompany this deliciously roasted cauliflower is the Garlic Dill Dip. Simply stir together natural sour cream or Greek yogurt (or cocondeliciouso keep it plant-based) with minced garlic, dill, salt and pepper. We love it on flatbread with chopped tomatoes, lettuce and red onion and a drizzle of my super easy sauce (recipe below).

easy garlic sauce in bowl
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Shawarma Roasted Cauliflower

Author: Anna
A delicious cauliflower tossed in shawarma seasoning and roasted to perfection.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 67 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium cauliflower head cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon shawarma seasoning recipe below
  • ½ cup natural sour cream or Greek yogurt (use coconut yogurt to keep it vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried or fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place cauliflower florets onto the sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Gently toss to coat.
  • Roast cauliflower for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
  • To make the sauce: combine natural sour cream or yogurt with minced garlic and dill. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your likings. 

Notes

1.For shawarma seasoning, you can use store-bought or make your own by mixing:
  • 4 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 3.5 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
2. Store in a small jar, in a dry place. 
3. Use the Shawarma Roasted Cauliflower in tacos, on flatbread, as a side dish or rice in quinoa bowls.
The amount of calories is for a serving of cauliflower without the sauce. With sauce, the amount of calories is 160 calories. 

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Jacque Hastert says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Time to start snacking! I have some cauliflower in my fridge. Looks like I am making this for an afternoon snack.

    Reply
  2. Krista says

    February 19, 2018 at 9:32 am

    I love a good cauliflower side dish!

    Reply
  3. Sandra says

    February 17, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    I love roasted cauliflower! Such an amazing side dish!

    Reply
  4. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 17, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Thank you for this! I need to make this!

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    February 17, 2018 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    Wow! I can't wait to try this cauliflower! So incredible!

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    February 16, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    Shawarma spices are SO flavorful, and I can't believe I never tried it on cauliflower before!

    Reply
  7. Dorothy says

    February 16, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    I love the versatility of cauliflower! Putting this one in my rotation this week.

    Reply
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