A vibrant and nourishing Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring creamy hummus, spiced roasted cauliflower, and fresh toppings for a flavorful plant-based meal.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
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1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2cups cooked quinoa or couscous
1cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
1/2cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4cup kalamata olives, sliced
1/4cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
While cauliflower roasts, prepare bowl ingredients: cook quinoa or couscous if not already done, and chop vegetables.
To assemble, spread a generous scoop of hummus on the bottom of each bowl.
Top with a portion of quinoa or couscous, roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and parsley.
Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with feta if using.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use different grains like bulgur or farro for variation.
Spice up the cauliflower with chili powder or harissa for heat.
Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble before eating.
Try with beet hummus or roasted red pepper hummus for a flavor twist.