Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Veggie Bowl (Printable)

Spicy roasted cauliflower meets crisp vegetables and creamy tahini for a satisfying Middle Eastern-inspired bowl ready in under an hour.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Roasted Cauliflower

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 2 tablespoons harissa paste
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Bowl Components

06 - 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

→ Tahini Drizzle

13 - ⅓ cup tahini
14 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
17 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
18 - ¼ teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss cauliflower florets with harissa paste, olive oil, smoked paprika, and sea salt in a large bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned cauliflower on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
04 - Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Halve tomatoes, dice cucumber, shred cabbage, slice avocado, and chop herbs.
05 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add water until the sauce is creamy and pourable.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage, avocado, and herbs.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini drizzle ties everything together like a magic trick I wish someone had taught me years ago
  • Its one of those bowls that somehow tastes even better as leftovers the next day
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up and look terrifyingly thick before the water transforms it, keep whisking
  • Hot cauliflower against cool vegetables is part of what makes this bowl so satisfying
03 -
  • If your harissa is super spicy, start with one tablespoon and taste before adding more
  • Pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top make this feel like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant

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