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