Moroccan Cauliflower Chickpea Bowls
Ingredients
Moroccan Rice
-
1
cup
basmati rice
-
1½
cups
water
-
1
stick
cinnamon
-
½
teaspoon
cumin
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
¼
cup
raisins or dried currants
Roasted Veggies
-
½
head
cauliflower
-
1
can
chickpeas
-
1
one
onion
-
2–3
tablespoons
olive oil
Moroccan Spice Blend
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
½
teaspoon
cracked black pepper
-
½
teaspoon
brown sugar
-
1
teaspoon
cumin
-
1
teaspoon
coriander
-
½
teaspoon
cinnamon
-
¼
teaspoon
ground cloves
-
¼
teaspoon
ground ginger
Herby Yogurt Sauce
-
1
cup
plain yogurt or coconut yogurt
-
1
cup
Italian parsley or cilantro
-
1
clove
garlic
-
1
teaspoon
coriander or cumin
-
½
teaspoon
paprika or smoked paprika
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
Bowl Additions
-
3
cups
baby spinach
-
½–¾
cup
pomegranate seeds
-
¼
cup
toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Start cooking the Moroccan rice by boiling water with spices and salt, then add rinsed rice and simmer.
- Prepare the veggies by cutting cauliflower and onion, and placing them with chickpeas on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spice blend.
- Bake the veggies in the oven for 20-25 minutes, checking and tossing as needed.
- Make the Herby yogurt sauce by mixing all ingredients in a bowl, adjusting consistency with water or olive oil if desired.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing rice among them, topping with spinach, roasted veggies, yogurt sauce, pomegranate seeds, and almonds.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
3 bowls
Calories
502
Total fat
16.2g
Total carbohydrates
75.3g
Total protein
16.5g
Sodium
1017.3mg
Cholesterol
6.2mg
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