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Roasted Cauliflower with Crispy Harissa Tempeh Bowl

Name: Roasted Cauliflower with Crispy Harissa Tempeh Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 400 g Tempeh, cubed; 3 tbsp Harissa paste; 1 large head Cauliflower florets; 2 cups Quinoa, cooked; ¼ cup Tahini; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tbsp Maple syrup

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restaurant4 servings

schedulePrep 10 min

bolt370 kcal

Yield4 servings

Calories370 kcal

Prep Time10 min

Cost/Serving

~$4.33 CAD per serving (estimate)

Ingredients

400 gTempeh, cubed
3 tbspHarissa paste
1 large headCauliflower florets
2 cupsQuinoa, cooked
¼ cupTahini
1 tbspLemon juice
1 tspGround cumin
1 tbspMaple syrup

Nutrition / serving

Calories370 kcal
Protein22 g
Carbs20 g
Fat14 g
Fiber9 g

Cost Estimate

~$4.33 CAD per serving (estimate)

Last updated: September 2026

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and cumin.

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Coat tempeh cubes in harissa paste and maple syrup. Place on a separate lined tray.

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Roast cauliflower 25 min and tempeh 15 min until charred and crispy.

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Assemble over quinoa. Whisk tahini with lemon juice and drizzle over the top. Serve immediately.

Chef's Cool Facts

Why Harissa?

Harissa is a North African chilli paste with a complex heat profile. It caramelises beautifully on tempeh under high heat, creating a lacquered crust that holds its texture in a grain bowl.

High-Protein Swap

At 22g protein per serving, tempeh outperforms tofu by nearly 40%. Marinating for just 10 minutes dramatically deepens the flavour without adding calories.