Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowl

 

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. 

  kosher salt, plus more

• 1 c. 

  brown rice

• 2 tsp. 

  dried oregano

• 2 tsp. 

  ground cumin

• 1 tsp. 

  smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp. 

  ground allspice

• 1/2 tsp. 

  ground turmeric 

• 1/2 c. 

  extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 2 Tbsp. 

  plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, divided

• 1 

  head cauliflower, cut into medium-size florets

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 

  medium red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 c. 

  halved cherry tomatoes

• 1 Tbsp. 

  red wine vinegar

• 1 Tbsp. 

  plus 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint, divided

• 1 Tbsp. 

  plus 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh parsley, divided

• 2 tsp. 

  finely chopped garlic, divided

• 3 Tbsp. 

  coconut yogurt

• 1 Tbsp. 

  tahini

• 1 Tbsp. 

  vegan mayonnaise

• Thinly sliced lettuce, pita chips, and harissa or hot sauce, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium pot over high heat, bring salt and 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice, then return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
2. Remove pot from heat and let rice rest, covered, 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine oregano, cumin, paprika, allspice, turmeric, 1/4 cup oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add cauliflower, then toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Transfer cauliflower to a baking sheet.
4. Roast cauliflower until tender and browned in spots, 30 to 35 minutes.
5. While cauliflower roasts, in a large bowl, combine onion, tomatoes, vinegar, 1 tablespoon mint, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature until ready to use.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk yogurt, tahini, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon mint, and 1/2 teaspoon parsley until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
7. Build bowls with rice, roasted cauliflower, tomato salad, and lettuce. Drizzle with tahini sauce. Serve with pita chips and harissa alongside.