Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1.5 cups)
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp water (plus more for thinning)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (for garnish, optional)
Red pepper flakes (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Step 2: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potato, broccoli florets, and chopped red bell pepper with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer.
Step 3: Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: While vegetables roast, prepare the Lemon-Tahini dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of water, minced garlic, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. If the dressing is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired creamy, pourable consistency.
Step 5: To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa among 2-4 bowls. Top with the roasted vegetables and drained, rinsed chickpeas.
Step 6: Drizzle generously with the Lemon-Tahini dressing. Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted seeds, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately or meal prep for later enjoyment.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables, proteins, and dressing. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing or sprinkle them over the finished bowl. This recipe is excellent for meal prepping; store components separately and assemble when ready to eat for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg