Roasted Cauliflower Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant herb-roasted cauliflower bowl with fluffy rice, colorful vegetables, and zesty tahini sauce.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the 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 cooking, until golden 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 fully cooked. Fluff with a fork.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add additional water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top each with spinach, roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle tahini sauce over each bowl and serve immediately.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The roasted cauliflower gets crispy and golden instead of mushy, which honestly changes everything about how people perceive the vegetable.
  • You can prep most components ahead and assemble in literally three minutes when hunger strikes.
  • That tahini sauce is ridiculously creamy without any dairy, and it brings every element together like a conductor with an orchestra.
02 -
  • Don't skip tossing the cauliflower halfway through roasting, or you'll end up with burnt bottoms and pale tops, which is honestly the biggest tragedy in this bowl.
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it sits, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it and let it rest a few minutes before serving.
03 -
  • If your tahini has separated with oil on top, just stir it in before using and it becomes perfectly creamy without any thinning needed.
  • Don't be shy with seasoning the cauliflower itself, because those herbs will caramelize and intensify as it roasts, creating deeper flavor than raw seasoning ever could.
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