Chickpea “Shawarma” Barley Bowl
with za’atar cauliflower / pistachios / garlic yogurt sauce

Name: Chickpea “Shawarma” Barley Bowl
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Barley, pearled and uncooked; 2 stalks Green onions, chopped, green and white parts combined; 6 oz Beets, pre-cooked, chopped (from produce section or canned and drained); 1/3 cup Pistachios, shelled; 1 lb Cauliflower florets, chopped; 1 can Beans, garbanzo (14 oz / 397 g), drained and rinsed; 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Coriander, ground; 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, ground; 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 2 tsp Za'atar; 2 tsp Lemon juice; 3 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 cup Yogurt, plain or Greek; 2 Tbsp Lemon juice

Active: 30 Total: 45

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

For this easily customizable grain bowl, roast cauliflower at high heat to get it tender and golden brown around the edges.
Smarts: Be sure to set aside 1 cup / 237 mL of cooked barley for Thursday's soup (that's for 4 servings, so be sure to adjust if customizing).

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Barley (enough for 2 nights):

Barley, pearled and uncooked - 1 1/2 cups

Chickpea “Shawarma” Barley Bowl:

Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined
Beets, pre-cooked - 6 oz , chopped (from produce section or canned and drained)
Pistachios, shelled - 1/3 cup

Za’atar Cauliflower and Chickpeas:

Cauliflower florets - 1 lb , chopped
Beans, garbanzo (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can , drained and rinsed
Cumin, ground - 1/2 tsp
Paprika - 1/2 tsp
Coriander, ground - 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon, ground - 1/4 tsp
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Za'atar - 2 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp

Garlic Yogurt Sauce:

Garlic - 3 cloves , chopped
Yogurt, plain or Greek - 1 cup
Lemon juice - 2 Tbsp

Prep

Barley - (This makes enough for 2 nights.) Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Salt water generously and add barley. Simmer for 45 to 55 minutes until tender but not soggy. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Garlic / Cauliflower - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating first.) Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make yogurt sauce - Combine garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice (portion for yogurt sauce). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Green onions / Beets - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Season beans - Drain and rinse beans. Toss beans with cumin, paprika, coriander, and cinnamon. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)

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Make

Heat oven to 450F / 232C.
Toss cauliflower with oil, za’atar, and some salt and pepper. Spread out on a sheet pan.
Transfer to oven and bake, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, until cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 18 to 25 minutes. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, pour beans over cauliflower and bake both together until beans are warm.
If barley was made ahead, reheat in the microwave. (Reserve 1 cup / 237 mL of cooked barley for Thursday; for 4 servings, adjust if customizing.)
Squeeze lemon juice over cauliflower and beans.
Set out cauliflower and beans, barley, beets, green onions, pistachios, and yogurt sauce. Let everyone assemble the grain bowls at the table by creating a bed of barley and topping it with other ingredients. Enjoy!

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Chickpea “Shawarma” Barley Bowl with za’atar cauliflower / pistachios / garlic yogurt sauce