Quinoa Bowl Roasted Veggies (Printable)

Nutty quinoa paired with caramelized seasonal vegetables and a bright lemon-tahini drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grain

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 zucchini, sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
07 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
08 - 1 cup broccoli florets
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Dressing

13 - 3 tablespoons tahini
14 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
16 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

19 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
20 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a pot, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes covered, then fluff with a fork.
03 - Arrange sweet potato, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and broccoli on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more water as needed.
06 - Divide quinoa equally among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing. Garnish with seeds and parsley if desired.
07 - Serve the bowls warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Colorful and packed with nutrients
  • Easy to customize with seasonal veggies
02 -
  • Recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
  • Swap in affordable seasonal vegetables like carrots or cauliflower
03 -
  • Add grilled tofu or chickpeas for extra protein
  • Pair with a crisp white wine for a well-rounded meal
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