Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
  • 2 cups (300g) sweet potato, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups (150g) broccoli florets
  • 1 cup (130g) carrots, sliced into coins
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and patted dry
  • 3 tbsp (42g) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) warm water
  • 1 clove (3g) minced garlic
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a large baking sheet, combine cubed sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and dried chickpeas.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; toss until coated.
  4. Spread vegetables in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until edges are charred.
  5. Place the rinsed quinoa in a saucepan over medium heat and toast for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove quinoa from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  8. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  9. Assemble the bowls by dividing the quinoa and roasted vegetables equally and drizzling with the tahini dressing.