Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl (Print)
Colorful bowl with roasted veggies, quinoa, and lemon-tahini dressing, topped with feta and seeds.
# Ingredient list:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Quinoa Base
10 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
11 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Lemon-Tahini Dressing
13 - 3 tablespoons tahini
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
17 - 2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
18 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
19 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
20 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
22 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and carrot with olive oil, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway, until vegetables are golden and tender.
04 - In a saucepan, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more water for desired consistency.
06 - Divide quinoa among bowls, top with roasted vegetables. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing. Garnish with feta, pumpkin seeds, and parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The roasted vegetables develop this incredible sweetness that plays perfectly against the creamy tahini dressing
- You can prep everything ahead and your week just got infinitely more delicious
- Its the kind of meal that leaves you feeling nourished without weighed down
02 -
- Cutting vegetables into similar sizes means everything finishes roasting at the same time
- The tahini dressing might look separated at first but keep whisking and it will come together beautifully
- Letting the quinoa rest off the heat makes all the difference between fluffy and mushy
03 -
- Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant, it makes a huge difference
- If the tahini dressing is too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time until you reach your ideal consistency