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Sheet Pan Veggie Shawarma Bowls With Herbed Couscous and Lemon Tahini

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chickpea & cauliflower shawarma, sheet pan shawarma, vegan shawarma, veggie shawarma
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

Roasted Veggies and Spice Blend

  • 1 small head cauliflower cut into thin florets (about 1/2 inch)
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 15- oz can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • juice and zest of half a lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (or sub 11/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Herbed Couscous

  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup O Organics couscous
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Lemon Tahini Sauce

  • 1/4 cup O Organics Tahini
  • juice of 1/2 lemon about 1 1/2 tablespoons
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  • Place the sliced cauliflower, red pepper, onions, and garbanzo beans in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and zest, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.  Pour the marinade over the veggies and toss until well coated.
  • Spread the veggies out on 2 sheet pans so they have room to caramelize and not steam while roasting.  Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the veggies are tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the couscous.  In a small saucepan with a lid, add the water or broth, a pinch of salt, and olive oil to a boil.  Stir in the couscous, top with a lid and remove from the heat.    Let the couscous sit for about 5 minutes to absorb all the liquid.  Fluff the couscous with a fork, then add the fresh herbs and stir until incorporated.
  • Lastly, prepare the lemon tahini sauce.  In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini,  lemon juice, warm water, and cumin.  If the mixture is too thick, add a little more warm water in teaspoon increments to thin it out so that it can be drizzled from a spoon over the veggie shawarmas.
  • Assemble the bowls by placing some herbed couscous in a bowl and topping with the roasted veggies and chickpeas and any additional garnishes like thinly sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a drizzle of the lemon tahini sauce.  Serve with toasted pita bread if desired.