Description
A vibrant mixture of grains, proteins, veggies, and sauces beautifully layered in a single bowl for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Handful of mixed greens (spinach, kale, or arugula)
- ¼ cup tahini dressing (or your choice of dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, nuts, or seeds, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Cook the Base: Start by cooking your quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Dice sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
- Steam Broccoli: While the potatoes are roasting, steam your broccoli until it’s bright green and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare Chickpeas: In a non-stick skillet, toss the chickpeas with olive oil and your desired spices. Heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Assemble The Bowl: Start with a base of quinoa or rice, then layer on roasted sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli, chickpeas, avocado slices, and mixed greens. Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle optional toppings.
- Enjoy: Mix everything together for a delightful blend of flavors in each bite.
Notes
Quality ingredients enhance flavor; prepare larger batches of grains in advance for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg