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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Fluffy quinoa, caramelized vegetables, chickpeas, and creamy lemon tahini sauce.

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Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

For the Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Roasted Vegetables

  • 1 medium sweet potato, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Lemon Tahini Sauce

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons warm water
  • Pinch of salt

Substitutions

  • Use cooked brown rice, farro, or couscous in place of quinoa, preparing it according to its own directions.
  • Use honey in place of maple syrup in the tahini sauce, or omit the sweetener and adjust the lemon.

Instructions

Step 1: Roast the vegetables

Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, and chickpeas with oil and seasonings. Spread on a sheet pan.

Roast the vegetables for Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Step 2: Cook until browned

Roast 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until the sweet potato is tender and the chickpeas are lightly crisp.

Cook until browned for Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Step 3: Cook quinoa

Meanwhile, simmer quinoa with broth and salt for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover 5 minutes, and fluff.

Step 4: Make the sauce

Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and enough warm water for a pourable consistency.

Step 5: Build bowls

Divide quinoa and roasted vegetables among bowls and drizzle with lemon tahini sauce.

Build bowls for Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
Finished Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl ready to serve

How to Store Leftovers

Place cooled Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl in a sealed container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Store texture-sensitive toppings on their own until the next serving.

How to Reheat

Warm the quinoa and roasted vegetables in short microwave intervals or in a covered skillet over low heat, adding a small splash of water only if the quinoa seems dry. Stir the lemon-tahini sauce separately and drizzle it on after the bowl is warm.

What to Serve With It

  • Pita bread
  • A lemony salad
  • Feta or avocado

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Assembling before all hot components are ready.
  • Adding crisp toppings under hot ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Nutrient Per Serving
Calories 520
Protein 17g
Carbohydrates 77g
Fat 18g
Sugar 13g

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, and substitutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent soggy roasted vegetables?

Dry the vegetables and chickpeas well, use a large sheet pan, and spread everything in a single layer with space between the pieces. Crowding traps steam and prevents browned edges.

Can the quinoa and vegetables be prepared ahead?

Yes. Cook the quinoa and roast the vegetables up to 3 days ahead, then refrigerate them in separate airtight containers. Store the tahini sauce separately and assemble the bowls when ready to eat.

How should I thin the tahini sauce?

Whisk in warm water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce becomes smooth and pourable. Tahini may look thicker or slightly seized at first, but it loosens as more water is incorporated.

Can Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls be eaten cold?

Yes. The quinoa and roasted vegetables can be served cold or at room temperature. Stir a little warm water into refrigerated tahini sauce if it has thickened before drizzling it over the bowl.

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