Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl (Printable version)

Vibrant bowl with roasted vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and creamy tahini sauce for wholesome meals.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Quinoa

11 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
12 - 2 cups water
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Tahini Sauce

14 - 1/4 cup tahini
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

20 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and carrot on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
04 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and enough water to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one sheet and in one pot, so cleanup won't steal your evening.
  • The tahini sauce is seriously addictive and works on just about anything you roast.
  • It's the kind of meal that tastes indulgent but leaves you feeling genuinely full and energized.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa or it'll have a grainy, slightly soapy taste that'll catch you off guard.
  • The tahini sauce thickens slightly as it cools, so make it a bit thinner than you think you want it while the bowl is still warm.
03 -
  • If your tahini seems separated or stiff when you open the jar, stir it well or warm it briefly to bring back its smooth texture before whisking into the sauce.
  • Toasting pumpkin seeds yourself takes five minutes in a dry pan and tastes infinitely better than store-bought, plus your kitchen smells incredible.
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