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Spiced Cauliflower Chickpea Pitas

This Spiced Cauliflower Chickpea Pitas recipe is vibrant and satisfying! Delight your taste buds with roasted veggies wrapped in warm pitas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Mixture:
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 head)
  • 15 ounces cooked chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 red onion (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 dash of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Flat Italian parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
For the Pitas:
  • 4 pitas (store-bought or homemade)
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • 1 clove garlic (very finely minced)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure perfect roasting.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets and drained chickpeas. Add in the sliced red onion.
  3. Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garam masala, curry powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Pour this over the cauliflower and chickpeas, tossing until well coated.
  4. Step 4: Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown.
  5. Step 5: While roasting, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt.
  6. Step 6: Once roasted, remove from the oven, warm the pitas if desired, and fill each pita with the roasted mixture. Drizzle with the garlic yogurt sauce and garnish with parsley if using.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm and enjoy the explosion of flavors!

Notes

  • For maximum flavor, let the spiced mixture marinate for 15 minutes before roasting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • You can make this dish vegan by substituting the yogurt sauce with a vegan alternative.