Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowl

Halal food or drink is permitted for consumption under Islamic dietary guidelines,
similar to that kosher is for Jewish consumption.

by Anicia Ngozi https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a46583062/halal-cart-style-cauliflower-bowl-recipe/

(cauliflower, rice,)

Yield: 4 servings, Cal/Serv: 528
Prep Time: 35 min
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hr 30 min

Ingredients

1 tsp Kosher salt, plus more
1 C brown rice
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ C EVOO, divided
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, drivded
1 head cauliflower, cut to medium-size florets
Black pepper
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 C halved cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp + ½ tsp finely chopped fresh mint, divided
1 Tbsp + ½ tsp finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 tsp finely chopped garlic, divided
3 Tbsp coconut yogurt
1 Tbsp Tahini
1 Tbsp vegan Mayonaise
Thinly sliced lettuce, pita chips, and harissa or hot sauce for serving.

Instructions

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.