Description
These Vegetarian Power Bowls are nutrient-packed, flavorful bowls loaded with roasted vegetables, quinoa, chickpeas, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a wholesome lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss cauliflower, sweet potato, zucchini, bell pepper, and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables and chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
- While vegetables are roasting, prepare quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- To make the tahini dressing, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and warm water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Assemble the power bowls by adding a base of quinoa, then topping with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle tahini dressing on top and serve immediately, or store for meal prep.
Notes
- You can swap vegetables based on what you have on hand (e.g., broccoli, carrots, or mushrooms).
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep — store components separately and assemble before serving.
- Add leafy greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Double the dressing for extra flavor throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
