Harvest Grain Bowl with Maple Tahini Dressing
Experience a burst of flavor with the Harvest Grain Bowl, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, nutty quinoa, and vibrant spinach, all drizzled with a creamy maple tahini dressing. This nourishing bowl is perfect for any occasion, transforming simple ingredients into a delightful meal that’s both healthy and satisfying. It’s a celebration of seasonal produce that will impress your guests or elevate your weekday lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas; toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika. Roast on a baking sheet alongside sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes until crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and enough water to achieve desired consistency.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked quinoa as the base. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and fresh spinach.
- Drizzle generously with maple tahini dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg