Roasted Cauliflower Bowl (Printable)

Herb-roasted cauliflower with fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce for a nourishing meal.

# What You Need:

→ Roasted Cauliflower

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

09 - 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice, rinsed
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens

→ Tahini Sauce

17 - 1/4 cup tahini
18 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
19 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
20 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
21 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
22 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
23 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
04 - Place rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add additional water to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with spinach, roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle tahini sauce over each bowl and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted cauliflower gets crispy and golden in a way that makes you forget you're eating vegetables.
  • It comes together in under an hour and still feels fancy enough to serve to people you actually want to impress.
  • The tahini sauce is silky and bright, pulling everything together with just enough tang to make you want another bite.
02 -
  • Don't skip tossing the cauliflower halfway through roasting; that's what prevents burnt edges and undercooked centers.
  • Make the tahini sauce thinner than you think you want it—it thickens slightly as it cools, and you want it to drape across the bowl, not sit in clumps.
03 -
  • Cut your cauliflower florets roughly the same size so they roast evenly and finish at the same time.
  • If your tahini sauce tastes too strong, a pinch more lemon juice and a touch of honey usually balances it perfectly.
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