Description
Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing is a vibrant, nourishing dish that captures the essence of fall. Packed with roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and fresh greens, this bowl is drizzled with a creamy maple tahini dressing for an explosion of flavor. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this recipe is not just delicious—it’s also simple to prepare and easily customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, and water until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Combine cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables and fresh spinach or kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg