Name: Quinoa Vegetable Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 medium sweet potato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the quinoa

In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Roast the vegetables

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). On a large baking sheet, toss sweet potato, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
Prepare the chickpeas

While vegetables are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are slightly crispy. Set aside.
Make the tahini dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons water, salt and pepper until smooth. If dressing is too thick, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Prepare the greens

Place chopped spinach or kale in a large bowl. If using kale, massage it gently with a tiny bit of olive oil and salt to soften the leaves.
Assemble the bowls

Divide the quinoa among four bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and greens on top of the quinoa. Drizzle each bowl with tahini dressing and serve immediately.

Quinoa Vegetable Bowl

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