ERA-Style Quinoa & Roasted Veggie Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

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A vibrant, protein-packed bowl inspired by the 'ERA' series' comfort features, featuring roasted vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten free, vegan), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs quinoa, zucchini, bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 1 medium diced zucchini, 1 diced bell pepper, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Rinse 1 cup uncooked quinoa under cold water, then combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  3. Step 3: While quinoa cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tbsp warm water until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork, then mix in 1/2 diced cucumber and the roasted vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Divide quinoa mixture into bowls and drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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