A nourishing bowl with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
08 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
→ Tahini Vinaigrette
12 - 1/4 cup tahini
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
15 - 2 tablespoons warm water, plus more if needed
16 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
20 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
21 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway until tender and golden.
03 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, warm water, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add additional water to reach desired consistency.
05 - Layer baby spinach or mixed greens as a base in each serving bowl. Top with cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, shredded red cabbage, halved cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and sliced radishes.
06 - Drizzle tahini vinaigrette over each bowl, then sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
