Cauliflower Schwarma
Ingredients
- 1 extra-large cauliflower (900g), florets and stalks sliced, leaves retained
- 180g shawarma paste
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 150g fat-free yoghurt
- 2 lemons, 1 juice only, 1 cut into wedges
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 4 plain laffa-style flatbreads
- 4 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves picked
Preparation
- preheat the oven to 200°c. place the cauliflower slices and leaves onto a large baking tray and toss in the shawarma paste. roast for 25 mins, turning half way, until charred at the edges.
- meanwhile, place the red onion and red wine vinegar in a bowl with a pinch of salt; scrunch together with your hands to combine. put the bowl to one side.
- spoon the tahini and yoghurt into a mixing bowl, along with the lemon juice and garlic. mix until smooth, adding 2 tbsp warm water to loosen. season to taste. splash a little water over the flatbreads and wrap in tin foil. warm in the hot oven for the final 5 mins of the cauliflower cooking time.
- spread the tahini yoghurt over each warmed flatbread and top with the roasted cauliflower. add the pickled red onion, pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. finish with a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 55 (Medium)* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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