Oven Roasted Chickpea Shawarma
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
106 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Oven Roasted Chickpea Shawarma
Description
This recipe utilizes rinsed canned chickpeas, cauliflower florets, chopped onion, and green pepper coated in olive oil and a mix of spices—cumin, paprika, cardamom, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, and salt—then roasted at high temperature until vegetables are tender and chickpeas develop a golden crust. The vegetables and chickpeas absorb the aromatic shawarma spices, creating a flavorful, mildly smoky profile with a hint of heat and sweetness from cinnamon.
After roasting, the addition of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish, balancing the spices. The mixture can be served over grains or stuffed into pita bread, accompanied by tahini sauce for creaminess and a complementary earthy note. This provides a satisfying meal option combining protein, vegetables, and rich spices.
Leftovers keep in the refrigerator up to five days but the crispness fades after an hour. Reheating briefly in the oven can restore texture, while freezing is not recommended due to loss of crispness.
Ingredients
- 2 chickpeas rinsed and dried, canned
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- tahini for serving, sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.
- Place the chickpeas, onions, cauliflower and green pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Add the olive oil, garlic, salt, cardamom, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper and cinnamon and toss well to combine.
- Bake until the veggies soften, and the chickpeas become golden brown, 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through. Immediately add the lemon juice and toss to combine.
- Serve in bowls over grains or in a pita sandwich with tahini sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, noting that crispness will reduce after an hour.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes to regain some crisp texture.
- Freezing is not recommended, as it diminishes the roasted chickpeas’ crispness and requires reheating in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1184mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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