Quinoa Bowl Roasted Seasonal Veggies (Printable)

Nutty quinoa paired with roasted seasonal vegetables and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.

# What you'll need:

→ Grain

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 zucchini, sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
07 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
08 - 1 cup broccoli florets
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Dressing

13 - 3 tablespoons tahini
14 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
16 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

19 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
20 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to make it:

01 - Set the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a pot. Lower heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
03 - Arrange sweet potato, zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and broccoli on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
04 - Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
05 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, water, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water to adjust consistency as needed.
06 - Divide quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables, drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing, and sprinkle with seeds and parsley if using.
07 - Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Vegan and gluten-free for all diets
  • Perfect for meal prep or quick lunches
02 -
  • Contains sesame from tahini, so check for allergies
  • Dressing consistency can be adjusted with a bit more water
03 -
  • Swap in any affordable seasonal veggies, like carrots or cauliflower
  • Add chickpeas or grilled tofu for extra protein
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