Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups curly kale, stemmed and chopped
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
2-3 tbsp warm water (to thin)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Toss the cubed sweet potatoes and halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer.
Step 3: Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and caramelized at the edges.
Step 4: While the vegetables roast, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing.
Step 5: Place the chopped kale in a large bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes until it becomes dark green and tender.
Step 6: Prepare the dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and minced garlic. Gradually add warm water until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
Step 7: Assemble the bowls by dividing the quinoa, massaged kale, roasted vegetables, and chickpeas among four bowls. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing and garnish with pumpkin seeds.
Notes
For extra crunch, try adding toasted walnuts or pecans. If you prefer a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the tahini dressing.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg