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