Nutritious make-ahead bowls with quinoa, roasted and fresh vegetables, beans, nuts, and zesty tahini dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 2.5 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 cup dry)
→ Roasted Vegetables
02 - 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and diced
03 - 2 cups broccoli florets
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
→ Fresh Vegetables
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1 cup baby spinach or kale, chopped
11 - 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
→ Beans
12 - 1.5 cups cooked black beans or 1 can, rinsed and drained
13 - 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can, rinsed and drained
→ Nuts and Seeds
14 - 0.25 cup roasted almonds, chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
16 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
→ Tahini Dressing
17 - 0.25 cup tahini
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
19 - 2 tablespoons water
20 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
21 - 1 clove garlic, minced
22 - 0.25 teaspoon cumin
23 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss sweet potato, broccoli, and bell pepper with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized. Set aside to cool completely.
04 - Cook quinoa according to package instructions if not pre-cooked. Allow to cool to room temperature.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
06 - Layer each meal prep container with 0.5 cup cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, fresh tomato and cucumber mixture, leafy greens, red onion, one-third cup black beans, and one-third cup chickpeas.
07 - Top each bowl with chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with tahini dressing just before serving or pack dressing separately to maintain texture.
