Mediterranean Sheet Pan Pitta Bowls with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 4 mini wholemeal pittas 
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 
• ½ medium cauliflower head, chopped into small florets 
• 3 cups (490 g) cooked chickpeas 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 red onion, halved and sliced; keep slices stacked 
• 12 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 
• 1 small cucumber, diced 
• 200 g small tomatoes, halved

For the spice mix (see note)

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• salt and pepper, to taste 

For the tzatziki

• 1 small cucumber 
• 1 cup (240 ml) plant-based yogurt, soy preferred 
• ¼ cup (3 g) fresh dill , finely chopped 
• 1 clove garlic, minced 
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 

Method

Preheat the oven to  200°C /400°F/gas mark 6, fan on. 

Combine the spices: In a small bowl, mix the cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, smoked paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 

Roast: On a large sheet pan lined with baking paper, add the cauliflower, bell peppers, chickpeas, and onions. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle over the spices, and mix well to coat everything evenly. 

Cut the red onion in half, then slice each half, keeping the slices stacked together rather than separating them. Make a little space at the back of the tray and place the onions cut-side down. Keeping them together like this helps them cook evenly with the rest of the vegetables without burning. 

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes on the middle to upper rack of the oven, until everything is golden. 

Prepare the tzatziki: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water with a clean cloth. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. 

Warm the pitta bread in the oven for 2 minutes. 

Assemble: You can either set everything out on the table for everyone to build their own bowls, or assemble individual bowls yourself. Enjoy! 

Note: You can replace the spice mix with a store-bought blend. Great options include za’atar, shawarma spice mix, Moroccan (ras el hanout), Lebanese (lebarat) spice blend, or Cajun. Store-bought spice mixes are an easy way to add lots of flavour without buying many jars, especially if you’re new to cooking or don’t keep many spices at home.