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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa topped with roasted vegetables and a lemon-tahini drizzle.

15 minPrep
30 minCook
4Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups baby kale or spinach, for serving
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2–3 tbsp water for the drizzle

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the sweet potato, zucchini, onion, bell pepper and chickpeas with avocado oil on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast 25–30 minutes, turning once, until the vegetables are tender and browned.
  3. Meanwhile, simmer the quinoa in the water or broth, covered, for 15 minutes. Let it rest 5 minutes, then fluff.
  4. Whisk the tahini, lemon juice and water into a pourable sauce.
  5. Divide the greens and quinoa into bowls, top with the vegetables and drizzle with the sauce.
Heart-healthy notes

Plant protein from chickpeas and quinoa, healthy fats from avocado oil and tahini, a bowl full of vegetables, and no added salt.

Note: Packs well for lunches through the week.
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