Mediterranean•healthy
Oven Roasted Chickpea Shawarma
Oven roasted chickpea shawarma is dairy-free and full of plant-based protein. Prepped and roasted in one pan, it's an easy weeknight dinner!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 can chickpeas (rinsed and dried)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Tahini sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.
- 2
Place the chickpeas, onions, cauliflower and green pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Add the olive oil, garlic, salt, cardamom, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper and cinnamon and toss well to combine.
- 3
Bake until the veggies soften, and the chickpeas become golden brown, 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through. Immediately add the lemon juice and toss to combine.
- 4
Serve in bowls over grains or in a pita sandwich with tahini sauce, if desired.