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Cauliflower Shawarma With Spicy Tahini
Cauliflower Shawarma With Spicy Tahini
By Melissa Clark

In this vegetarian take on shawarma, the usual spiced lamb, chicken or turkey is replaced with cauliflower florets and onion wedges that have been tossed with a classic combination of cumin, paprika and coriander, then roasted until browned, fragrant and very tender. A hot sauce-spiked tahini served alongside lends creaminess and heat. To serve it, you can tuck everything into a pita or flatbread, or keep the bread on the side and let everyone assemble their own sandwiches at the table. Chopped cucumber, tomatoes and olives are optional, but they add a juicy brightness to contrast with the aromatic, roasted flavors.

Yield: 2 servings

Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
  • subheading: For the Cauliflower:
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
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  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
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  • 1 ¼ teaspoons sweet paprika
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  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea or table salt, plus more as needed
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  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
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  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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  • Pinch of ground cayenne
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  • 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 ½ pounds), trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
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  • 1 large red onion, cut into ¼-inch wedges
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  • Pita or flatbread, for serving
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  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped parsley, plus more for serving
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  • subheading: For the Spicy Tahini Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
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  • 1 to 2 teaspoons harissa paste or other hot sauce, or a large pinch of Urfa or Aleppo pepper, plus more to taste
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  • 1 fat garlic clove, finely grated, passed through a press or minced
Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.
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