Description
A delicious and nutritious sweet potato quinoa bowl topped with crispy chickpeas and creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 avocado (sliced just before serving)
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground, for chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for sweet potatoes)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups water (for grains)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes until they are caramelized around the edges and soft inside, filling your kitchen with a warm, sweet aroma.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Combine it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until fluffy and tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then toss them with a teaspoon of olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Spread them on a separate baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until crispy and fragrant, shaking the pan halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tahini dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed, and taste for brightness.
- Slice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Arrange the cooked grains in bowls as a base, then top with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and slices of fresh avocado.
- Drizzle the tahini dressing generously over each bowl, then sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped herbs if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, crispy, and creamy textures all together.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings like sesame seeds or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- This dish can be meal-prepped and enjoyed throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg