Roasted Cauliflower Bowl (Printable)

Herb-roasted cauliflower served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Cauliflower

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

09 - 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice, rinsed
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens

→ Tahini Sauce

17 - 1/4 cup tahini
18 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
19 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
20 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
21 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
22 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
23 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - Place rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is cooked through. Fluff with fork.
05 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add additional water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with spinach, roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle with tahini sauce and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and somehow tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • One bowl feeds you completely, no sides needed, which means fewer dishes and more time for what matters.
  • The tahini sauce is secretly the best part, and you'll find yourself drizzling it on everything for weeks after.
02 -
  • Don't skip tossing the cauliflower halfway through roasting; the bottoms brown faster than you'd think and you need all sides golden.
  • If your tahini sauce seizes up or breaks, whisk in a bit more water slowly, a teaspoon at a time, until it comes back together smoothly.
  • Warm rice absorbs flavors better than cooled rice, so assemble this bowl right away rather than building it hours ahead.
03 -
  • Toast your rice in a dry pan for one minute before adding water; it adds a subtle nutty flavor that elevates everything.
  • Make the tahini sauce first while the oven preheats, then you're not rushing at the end when you just want to eat.
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