Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowls
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowls, a delightful and healthy twist on street food classics. This dish features roasted cauliflower seasoned with aromatic spices, served over fluffy basmati rice and topped with a creamy yogurt sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, these bowls are sure to impress your friends and family while satisfying your cravings for comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1 lb), cut into florets
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish
- Sriracha or hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Rice: Cook basmati rice according to package instructions, using vegetable broth instead of water for added flavor.
- Roast the Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Create Your Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, combine yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and chopped herbs.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Begin with a scoop of rice at the bottom of each bowl, layer with roasted cauliflower, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and top with sriracha if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute cauliflower with chickpeas or other favorite vegetables like bell peppers. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat in the oven at 350°F.