Description
This Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing is a nourishing, colorful, and satisfying meal perfect for easy dinners, healthy lunches, or quick meal prep. Packed with roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, crunchy pecans, and a creamy tahini drizzle, it’s a beautiful balance of texture, flavor, and nutrition. Whether you’re searching for healthy snack ideas, quick breakfast options, easy dinner recipes, or just delicious food ideas to fuel your week, this bowl fits every need with ease and elegance.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pecans, toasted
1 small green apple, thinly sliced
2 cups spinach or mixed greens
1/4 cup tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
2–3 tablespoons warm water
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes and halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
2. While veggies roast, rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook in 2 cups of water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and warm water. Add salt to taste and adjust water to desired consistency.
4. To assemble, layer spinach or greens in each bowl. Add scoops of quinoa, roasted veggies, chickpeas, cranberries, and apple slices.
5. Top with toasted pecans and drizzle generously with tahini dressing. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Always use warm water to make the tahini dressing creamy and smooth.
Toast the pecans briefly in a dry pan to release their natural oils and deepen flavor.
Assemble fresh apple slices and dressing just before serving to avoid browning and sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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