Quinoa Power Bowl with Roasted Veg & Tahini Dressing
A nutrient-dense bowl built on fluffy quinoa, roasted seasonal vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and a lemon-tahin...
Ingredients:
(for 4 servings)
200g —
dry quinoa
1 can —
chickpeas (400 g), drained and dried
1 large —
courgette, diced
1 large —
red pepper, sliced
200g —
cherry tomatoes
80g —
baby spinach
1 —
avocado, sliced
2 tbsp —
tahini
1 tbsp —
lemon juice
1 tsp —
honey
1 clove —
garlic, minced
2 tbsp —
olive oil (for roasting)
1 tsp —
ground cumin
1 tsp —
smoked paprika
Directions:
Preheat oven to 200 °C. Cook quinoa in 400 ml of salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 12–15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Toss dried chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast 22–25 minutes until crispy.
Toss courgette and red pepper with remaining olive oil, season well, and roast on a second tray for 20 minutes until tender and caramelised.
Make the tahini dressing: whisk tahini, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and 2–3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable. Season with salt.
Assemble each bowl: start with quinoa, arrange spinach, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and avocado around it.
Top with crispy chickpeas and drizzle generously with tahini dressing. Serve immediately.