A wholesome bowl with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp greens, and a creamy tahini vinaigrette.
# What you'll need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
08 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - 0.25 cup thinly sliced radishes
→ Tahini Vinaigrette
12 - 0.25 cup tahini
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
15 - 2 tablespoons warm water (plus more if needed)
16 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
20 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
21 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
02 - While the potatoes roast, combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
04 - Start with a bed of greens. Layer quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, shredded red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and radishes on top.
05 - Drizzle the tahini vinaigrette over the assembled ingredients. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
