Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl (Printable Version)

Colorful roasted vegetables over fluffy quinoa drizzled with creamy tahini sauce for a satisfying wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Quinoa

11 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
12 - 2 cups water
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Tahini Sauce

14 - 1/4 cup tahini
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

20 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and carrot on the prepared sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly and arrange in a single layer.
02 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
03 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, salt, and water until smooth and pourable.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four serving bowls. Top with roasted vegetables. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Simple sheet pan roasting method saves time
  • Completely vegan and gluten-free
  • Packed with nutrient-dense vegetables and plant-based protein
  • Rich, creamy tahini dressing adds a luxurious finish
02 -
  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove its natural bitter coating.
  • Adjust the water in the tahini sauce gradually until you reach your preferred thickness.
  • Toast the pumpkin seeds briefly in a dry pan for enhanced flavor and crunch.
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