Description
Chipotle tahini bowls blend smoky Mexican flavors with creamy Middle Eastern notes, creating a global fusion masterpiece. Spicy roasted vegetables, crisp quinoa, and zesty sauce combine to satisfy bold palates and nourish the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, brown rice, or farro
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnishes:
- Avocado slices
- Pickled red onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal roasting environment for the vegetables.
- Prepare the vegetable medley by coating sweet potato, zucchini, and bell pepper with a fragrant blend of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Distribute the seasoned vegetables evenly across a baking sheet, ensuring maximum caramelization and even cooking.
- Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, carefully turning them midway to achieve a golden, tender texture with beautiful caramelized edges.
- While the vegetables roast, craft the vibrant chipotle tahini sauce by combining tahini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, maple syrup, lemon juice, water, and salt in a blender.
- Pulse and blend the sauce ingredients until completely smooth, adjusting the water quantity to create a silky, pourable consistency.
- Select your preferred grain base and create a fluffy foundation in serving bowls.
- Layer the roasted vegetables artfully over the grains, creating a colorful and appetizing presentation.
- Add protein such as chickpeas or your chosen alternative to enhance the nutritional profile.
- Generously drizzle the smoky chipotle tahini sauce over the bowl, ensuring each component is beautifully coated.
- Garnish with optional toppings to add extra texture and visual appeal before serving immediately.
Notes
- Swap roasted veggies based on seasonal availability or personal preference to keep the dish exciting and adaptable.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup and prevent sticking of vegetables during roasting.
- Customize protein options by replacing chickpeas with tofu, tempeh, grilled chicken, or plant-based alternatives to suit different dietary needs.
- Store extra chipotle tahini sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days, making meal prep quicker and adding versatility to other dishes like salads or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg