Description
These Roasted Veggie Glow Bowls are a nutritious and flavorful meal option, featuring a delicious mix of roasted vegetables, quinoa, kale, and a creamy Golden Tahini Dressing.
Ingredients
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Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups total)
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced at a diagonal into 1-inch chunks
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Quinoa and Kale Mixture:
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 4 packed cups chopped fresh kale
Additional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Golden Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini, well-stirred
- 1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar (sub apple cider vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 tsp. curry powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Roast Vegetables: Preheat oven to 425ºF. Toss cauliflower, carrots, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, spices, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook Quinoa: Simmer quinoa and broth for 15 minutes. Stir in kale and olive oil.
- Prepare Dressing: Mix tahini, vinegar, maple syrup, spices, and water to desired consistency.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide quinoa mixture into bowls, top with veggies, avocado, dressing, pumpkin seeds, and parsley.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Veggies can be chopped up to 3 days ahead. Dressing can be prepared 4 days ahead.
- Storage: Keep quinoa, veggies, and dressing separate for best results. Reheat and mix before serving.
- Reheating: Microwave quinoa and veggies with tahini dressing. Add water if needed to thin dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 13.5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg