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Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing

This Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing features fluffy quinoa topped with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and creamy tahini dressing, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the quinoa and bowl
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth To cook quinoa
  • 1 cup roasted vegetables (such as sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini) Choice of vegetables
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh greens (like spinach or arugula)
For the tahini dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove the bitter coating called saponin.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the grains have absorbed all the liquid.
  3. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop your choice of vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until they are golden-brown and tender.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add a bit of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once the quinoa is ready, fluff it with a fork.
  2. In a large bowl, layer the quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, fresh greens, and sliced avocado.
  3. Drizzle the creamy tahini dressing over the top.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing!

Notes

For substitutions, use any vegetables you have on hand. Meal prep the quinoa and veggies in advance as they keep well in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Avoid overcooking the quinoa to keep it fluffy.