Cauliflower Shawarma
A vegetarian take on shawarma using cauliflower! Serve this cauliflower shawarma on pillowy flatbread with a fresh tomato and cucumber salad and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
Cauliflower Shawarma
- 1 large head cauliflower, core and leaves removed, and cut into bite size florets , about 6-7 cups
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne , I use less when making these for my kids
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Cucumber Tomato Salad
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes, seeds and core removed
- 1/2 cup chopped, seeded and peeled cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Tzatziki Sauce
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk for best taste, but low-fat or dairy-free will work)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled and seeded cucumber
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 Pillowy Flatbreads or Greek Pita Breads
Instructions
Make the Cauliflower Shawarma
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the Shawarma, then drizzle onto the cauliflower florets, using your hands to get the spices into all of the nooks and crannies of the florets.1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic cloves
- Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until cauliflower is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Make the Tomato Salad
- While the cauliflower is cooking, make the tomato salad by combining the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and parsley. Add salt to taste, I usually do about 1/4 teaspoon salt knowing that the cauliflower and tzatzki sauce are also salty! Set aside.1 cup chopped tomatoes, seeds and core removed, 1/2 cup chopped, seeded and peeled cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- Whisk together the greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, cucumber, salt and pepper. Taste and set aside.3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk for best taste, but low-fat or dairy-free will work), 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled and seeded cucumber, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Assemble!
- Warm the pita bread (I do this in the microwave for about 5-10 seconds) then place the cauliflower, tomato cucumber salad and tzatziki sauce. Enjoy immedietly!