Description
A wholesome, plant-based bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, hearty grains, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, cooked
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- **For the dressing:**
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with half the olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the baking sheet.
- Toss chickpeas with the remaining olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on the other side of the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy.
- While the veggies roast, cook your grain of choice (quinoa or brown rice) according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and enough water to reach a creamy, pourable consistency. Season with salt.
- To assemble, divide cooked grains between bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and greens. Drizzle with tahini dressing.
- Add sliced avocado and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make it ahead: Store components separately and assemble before eating.
- Try adding pickled onions or a squeeze of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Swap the grain for farro, couscous, or bulgur if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg