---
title: "Middle Eastern-Spiced Cauliflower Bowl: Rice, Peas & Cilantro-Cumin Yogurt Sauce"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/middle-eastern-spiced-cauliflower-bowl-6643634338584bf020f8c6c1
servings: 2
prep_time: "5 minutes"
cook_time: "15 minutes"
time_required: "20 minutes"
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Tree Nuts]
tags: [Veggie, Calorie Smart, Quick, Easy Prep, New]
rating: 0.0
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the bold Middle Eastern spices, though some found it needed more seasoning for depth.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, with several mentioning it was faster than expected.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/middle-eastern-spiced-cauliflower-bowl.avif"
---
In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{½%cup}, half the @veggie stock concentrate{2%units}, ¾%cup water, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Roughly chop @cauliflower florets{1%lb} into bite-size pieces. Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, ~{3%minutes}. Add @peas{1%cup}, half the @shawarma spice blend{2%units}, remaining veggie stock concentrate, 2%tbsp water, and @butter{1%tbsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is browned and tender, ~{3%minutes}. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

While cauliflower cooks, roughly chop @cilantro{1%bunch}. In a #small bowl{}, combine cilantro, @sour cream{2%tbsp}, @yogurt{4%oz}, @garlic powder{¼%tsp}, and @cumin{¼%tsp}. 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 @sliced almonds{2%tbsp}. Serve.