Mediterranean Hummus Bowl with Roasted Cauliflower
	
		A vibrant and nourishing Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring creamy hummus, spiced roasted cauliflower, and fresh toppings for a flavorful plant-based meal.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Mariem
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 30 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 45 minutes
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Main Course
 
							- Method: Roasting
 
							- Cuisine: Mediterranean
 
							- Diet: Vegan
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
 
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
 
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
 
- Salt and pepper to taste
 
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
 
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
 
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
 
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
 
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
 
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
 
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
 
- In a bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
 
- Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
 
- While cauliflower roasts, prepare bowl ingredients: cook quinoa or couscous if not already done, and chop vegetables.
 
- To assemble, spread a generous scoop of hummus on the bottom of each bowl.
 
- Top with a portion of quinoa or couscous, roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and parsley.
 
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with feta if using.
 
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use different grains like bulgur or farro for variation.
 
- Spice up the cauliflower with chili powder or harissa for heat.
 
- Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble before eating.
 
- Try with beet hummus or roasted red pepper hummus for a flavor twist.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 bowl
 
							- Calories: 460
 
							- Sugar: 6g
 
							- Sodium: 480mg
 
							- Fat: 24g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 3g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 48g
 
							- Fiber: 9g
 
							- Protein: 13g
 
							- Cholesterol: 0mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: hummus bowl, roasted cauliflower, Mediterranean bowl, vegan lunch, quinoa bowl