Complete Veggie Quinoa Bowl (Printer version)

A wholesome bowl with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, and tangy tahini dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
08 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes

→ Tahini Vinaigrette

12 - 1/4 cup tahini
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
15 - 2 tablespoons warm water (plus more if needed)
16 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

20 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
21 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
03 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Place greens as the base in each serving bowl. Top with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and radishes.
06 - Drizzle tahini vinaigrette over assembled bowls. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Wholesome and nutritious plant-based meal
  • Gluten-free and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For added protein, top with chickpeas or grilled tofu
  • The vinaigrette keeps in the fridge up to 4 days
03 -
  • Rinse the quinoa well to avoid bitterness
  • Adjust vinaigrette thickness with warm water to your preference
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