Name: Cauliflower Shawarma Wraps
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.25 tsp ground black pepper; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground cardamom; 0.125 tsp ground cloves; null null nutmeg (a generous pinch); null null allspice (a generous pinch); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 null small head cauliflower (chopped into florets); 0.25 cup water; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 tsp oil; 0.33 tsp cayenne; 0.5 tsp garlic granules; 1 tsp garlic paste; 1 tbsp shawarma spice blend (all of the above or 1 tablespoon or more or other Mediterranean blend of choice); null null pita breads (or Gluten-free Yeast-free Flatbreads); null null chopped tomatoes; null null chopped cucumber; null null pickles; null null lettuce; null null greens; null null hummus; 1 recipe tahini dressing; null null cilantro; null null parsley

Instructions

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1

Mix all the [spices] for the shawarma blend and set aside. Use a blender if using any whole spices. Prepare the remaining ingredients and [tahini dressing].
2

In a large skillet, combine [cauliflower florets], water (0.25 cup) and 0.5 tsp salt (0.25 to). Cover and cook over medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes until al dente. Stir once during cooking.
3

In oil (2 tsp), mix 3 tsp shawarma spice blend (2 to), garlic granules (0.5 tsp) (or garlic paste (1 tsp)) and 0.5 tsp cayenne (0.33 to). Pour this seasoned oil over the [cauliflower]. Toss well to coat and cook for 2 minutes or more, until the [spices] are fragrant. Stir occasionally. Adjust [salt] and [cayenne] to taste.
4

Warm the [pita breads]. Spread a generous amount of [hummus] on each. Add the warm [cauliflower], [chopped tomatoes], [chopped cucumber] (or [pickles]), and [lettuce] (or [greens]). Drizzle with [tahini dressing] and sprinkle with [cilantro] (or [parsley]). Serve immediately.
5

Variation: To use [chickpeas] (or other cooked [beans]), heat [oil] and [shawarma spices] in a pan. Add [cooked chickpeas], [salt], [garlic], and [cayenne]. Toss to coat, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until thoroughly heated. Use as a filling for [pita breads].
6

Variation: To roast the [cauliflower], toss the [cauliflower] with [oil], [salt], [garlic], and [shawarma spice blend]. Bake at 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 25 minutes or until tender.