Description
Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Tahini Dressing is a vibrant, plant-based meal featuring roasted seasonal vegetables, hearty grains, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a healthy, flavorful lunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, farro, or couscous
- 1 sweet potato, cubed
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp ground cumin or smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas, roasted or plain (optional)
- For the Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–4 tbsp water or olive oil (to thin)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Cook your chosen grains according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and maple syrup or honey if using. Thin with water or olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
- In each serving bowl, layer cooked grains and greens. Top with roasted vegetables, avocado slices, and chickpeas if using.
- Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add protein like grilled tofu, chicken, or eggs for a heartier meal.
- Store grains, veggies, and dressing separately for best texture during meal prep.
- Thin tahini dressing as needed before serving from the fridge—it may thicken over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg