Tahini-Glazed Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl
A vibrant, protein-packed bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy tahini dressing. This middle eastern-inspired vegan (vegetarian) ready in about 65 minutes pairs quinoa, cubed sweet potatoes, chopped broccolini 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 quinoa
- 1.5 lbs, cubed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup, chopped broccolini
- 1/2 cup, sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup, drained chickpeas
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 1.5 lbs sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, cook 1 cup quinoa in a pot of boiling water for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Step 3: In a skillet, sauté 1 cup broccolini and 1/2 cup red onion in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp water until smooth. Add more water if needed.
- Step 5: Assemble bowls with cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed veggies, and chickpeas. Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with parsley.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Tahini-Glazed Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (25 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Tahini-Glazed Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep quinoa from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Tahini-Glazed Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Tahini-Glazed Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Tahini-Glazed Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Simple and delicious.
- ★★★★★
Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 40-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
