Quinoa Bowl
A protein-packed quinoa bowl with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, avocado, and tahini drizzle. Healthy enough for everyday, satisfying enough to be dinner. The complete protein from quinoa makes this a true balanced meal.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
17 min
Servings
2
Calories
292 cal
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- Quinoa½
- Bell Pepper½
- Cherry Tomato½
- Spinach1 cups
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Quinoa0.5
- Bell Pepper0.5
- Cherry Tomato0.5
- Spinach1 cups
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa thoroughly under cold water (removes bitter saponin). Cook in 2 cups of water with 1 teaspoon salt for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and cool slightly.
- 2
Roast 4 cups of mixed vegetables (sweet potato, broccoli, bell pepper, red onion): toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt. Roast at 425°F for 25 minutes until charred at edges.
- 3
Drain 1 can of chickpeas, pat dry, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt. Add to the roasting pan in the last 10 minutes to crisp.
- 4
Make the tahini dressing: whisk ¼ cup tahini, juice of 1 lemon, 1 grated garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, 3-4 tablespoons water (thin to drizzle consistency).
- 5
Prep additional toppings: sliced avocado, crumbled feta, sliced cucumber, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), pickled red onion, pomegranate seeds.
- 6
Build the bowls: quinoa on the bottom, roasted vegetables on one side, chickpeas on the other, avocado in the middle. Drizzle with tahini dressing. Top with feta, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Rinse the quinoa. Removes saponin (bitter coating). Skipping gives slightly bitter quinoa.
- 2.Crisp the chickpeas. Adding them to the roasting pan creates a textural contrast against the soft vegetables.
- 3.Tahini sauce ties everything. Without it, the bowl tastes like ingredients on quinoa.
- 4.Fresh herbs are essential. Parsley + cilantro provide brightness that distinguishes great bowls from boring ones.
🔬 Why It Works
Quinoa bowls succeed because quinoa is a complete protein (essential for vegetarian/vegan meals) with neutral flavor that takes well to many seasonings. The combination of complex carbs (quinoa), protein (quinoa + chickpeas), vegetables, healthy fats (avocado, tahini), and bright finishers (lemon, herbs) creates a balanced complete meal. The tahini dressing is the unifying element.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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