Congress Park Garden Center Vegetable & Quinoa Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Nutritious bowl featuring roasted garden vegetables, protein-rich quinoa, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs quinoa, vegetable broth, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, diced 1/2-inch zucchini
• 1/2, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Step 2: Toss zucchini, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 18-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Whisk together lemon juice, tahini, honey, minced garlic, 1 tbsp water, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and lemon-tahini dressing. Toss gently until evenly coated. Serve warm or at room temperature.