Description
This Roasted Cauliflower Couscous Bowl with Feta & Lemon Tahini is a warm, satisfying bowl full of bold Mediterranean flavor. Golden roasted cauliflower meets fluffy couscous, creamy feta, and a zesty tahini lemon dressing in a dish that’s fresh, filling, and perfect for meal prep or easy dinners.
Ingredients
- For the Bowl:
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup couscous
1¼ cups vegetable broth or water
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
- For the Lemon Tahini Dressing:
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2–3 tbsp water, to thin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Roast the cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
Cook the couscous: Bring broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, and cover. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth. Add more water to thin, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the bowls: Divide couscous into bowls, top with roasted cauliflower, crumbled feta, parsley, and pine nuts. Drizzle generously with lemon tahini dressing.
Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled. Store components separately for best texture.
Notes
• For extra protein, add chickpeas, lentils, or grilled tofu.
• Swap couscous with quinoa for a gluten-free version.
• Dressing can be prepped in advance and stored up to 5 days in the fridge.
• This bowl travels well—perfect for lunchboxes or picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 18mg