Cauliflower & Chickpea Shawarma
Cauliflower & Chickpea Shawarma is a delectable vegetarian twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. The roasted cauliflower and spiced chickpeas provide a hearty, flavorful base, while the aromatic blend of shawarma spices infuses the dish with an authentic taste.
Ingredients
1 lb cauliflower small florets,
1 can of chickpeas drained, rinsed, & dried,
1 tsp each of cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, coriander, 1/2 tsp of salt,
1/4 tsp each of cinnamon, ginger powder, black pepper,
1/8 tsp of cayenne,
1/4 cup olive oil, juice of
1/2 lemon Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup non dairy plain yogurt, juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 garlic cloves minced,
1 tbl of fresh dill ( sub dried dill weed to taste),
1 mini cucumber grated with water squeezed out using kitchen towel, s/p to taste
Method
1๏ธโฃ In a medium bowl combine chickpeas & cauliflower.
2๏ธโฃ In a small bowl combine spices, oil, and lemon mix well.
3๏ธโฃ Pour mix over veggies till everything is coated.
4๏ธโฃ On a parchment lined large baking sheet, roast chickpeas & cauliflower at 425 F for 25-30 Rotating and flipping half way through.
6๏ธโฃ Meanwhile, make tzatziki sauce, combine all ingredients, mix well.
7๏ธโฃ Wrap up in your favorite wrap style bread (I used pita) drizzle with tzatziki sauce. I also added pickled red onions, cucumbers, pickles, hummus, & some parsley
