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Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowl

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowl is a flavorful plant-forward twist on the iconic New York street food classic. Featuring golden roasted cauliflower, fragrant basmati rice, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and drizzles of creamy white sauce and spicy hot sauce, it is a satisfying and vibrant meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets, about 500 grams
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, about 200 grams
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce, about 60 grams
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes, about 150 grams
  • 1/2 cup white sauce, about 120 milliliters
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the seasoned cauliflower evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and tender.
  5. Meanwhile, rinse the basmati rice under cold water and cook according to package instructions until fluffy and fragrant.
  6. Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
  7. Top each bowl with roasted cauliflower, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
  8. Drizzle generously with white sauce and hot sauce.
  9. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Roast the cauliflower in a single layer to ensure even caramelization.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
  • Prepare the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving for easy meal prep.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Halal cart style cauliflower bowl, roasted cauliflower bowl, vegan rice bowl, street food inspired bowl, healthy plant based meal

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