Anti-Inflammatory Glow Bowl with Tahini Yogurt (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and creamy tahini yogurt for wholesome nourishment.

# What You Need:

→ Grains & Legumes

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
04 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
05 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Dressing & Sauce

06 - 1/2 cup tahini
07 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek or dairy-free as desired)
08 - Juice of 1 lemon
09 - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Spices

11 - 1 tsp ground cumin, divided
12 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
13 - Additional salt and pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and golden.
03 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
04 - In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas, 1/2 tsp cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are crispy and fragrant.
05 - Whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add water, 1 Tbsp at a time, until desired creamy consistency is reached.
06 - Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed chickpeas, fresh spinach, and avocado slices.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the kind of meal that leaves you feeling nourished without deprived, like a hug from inside out
  • The tahini yogurt sauce is absolutely addictive and you will want to put it on everything
  • Leftovers pack beautifully for lunch and actually taste better the next day
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up and look curdled when you first add the lemon juice, keep whisking and it will suddenly smooth out into perfect creaminess
  • Warm quinoa absorbs flavors better, so try to time it so the quinoa is still warm when you assemble the bowls
  • Salt each component as you cook it, seasoning the final bowl never distributes as evenly
03 -
  • Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool slightly on the baking sheet so they develop those crispy edges instead of steaming in their own heat
  • Warm your serving bowls for two minutes in the oven before assembling, it keeps everything at the perfect temperature longer
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