Middle Eastern-Spiced Cauliflower Bowl
with Rice, Peas & Cilantro-Cumin Yogurt Sauce
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
Bold, earthy spices flavor tender cauliflower and green peas in this quick, filling vegetarian bowl. Fluffy jasmine rice soaks up the savory spices while a tangy yogurt sauce, flavored with smoky cumin and fresh cilantro, is drizzled over the top for cool, creamy contrast. Crunchy almonds finish off this hearty, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
½ cup
Jasmine Rice
2 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
10 ounce
Cauliflower Florets
1 tablespoon
Shawarma Spice Blend
4 ounce
Peas
¼ ounce
Cilantro
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
4 tablespoon
Yogurt
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
Cumin
½ ounce
Sliced Almonds
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• In a small pot, combine rice, half the stock concentrates (you’ll use the rest later), 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄4 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Roughly chop cauliflower into bite-size pieces. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 3-5 minutes. • Add peas, half the Shawarma Spice Blend, remaining stock concentrate, 2 TBSP water, and 1 TBSP butter (for 4 servings, use all the Shawarma Spice Blend, 4 TBSP water, and 2 TBSP butter). Cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is browned and tender, 3-5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• While cauliflower cooks, roughly chop cilantro. • In a small bowl, combine cilantro, sour cream, yogurt, 1⁄4 tsp garlic powder, and 1⁄4 tsp cumin (1⁄2 tsp garlic powder and 1⁄2 tsp cumin for 4 servings). (Reserve remaining garlic powder and cumin for another use.) Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fluff rice with a fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. • Divide rice between plates and top with spiced cauliflower. Drizzle with yogurt sauce. Garnish with almonds. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the bold Middle Eastern spices, though some found it needed more seasoning for depth.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with several mentioning it was faster than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding chickpeas or tofu for extra protein and fullness. Try roasting the cauliflower for better texture.
- Portions: Some found it light; adding more vegetables or a protein could make it more filling.
- Texture: Chopping cauliflower smaller improved the taste for some; others suggested cooking rice longer for better consistency.
Reviews from our home cooks
My fiancé has a new favorite! This dish is perfectly balanced in all ways from the texture, to plentiful sauce and everything in between. The contrasting flavors add so much depth to a simple vegetable based dish. I loved the raisins and almonds.
Very enjoyable flavors. I really liked the shawarma seasoning. Always love peas and the yogurt/ sour cream sauce was great.
This was soooo good. I couldn't stop making nummy noises while I ate. So flavorful. Easy to make. Loved it!
Fantastic flavor and very filling. Substituted Brown rice for Jasmine rice for more flavor.
This was my favorite of all the meals so far. Oddly enough it didn't sound that appealing, boy was I wrong!
Loved finding an under 500 calorie meal that was this flavorful and filling
This one surprised us! We weren't expecting much based on the description, but it was quite tasty. Good job!
A great mix of flavors and textures, and vegetarian, too!
Didn't even miss the meat! Could've been a little spicier but enjoyed it overall
Pretty good. It was tasty, but I could definitely go for more cauliflower of garbanzo beans or something to make it more filling.
