Description
Savor the heartwarming flavors of Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, and creamy maple tahini dressing. This vibrant dish is a perfect centerpiece for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, blending wholesome ingredients into a delightful meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 large sweet potato (cubed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup tahini
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt. Roast on a baking sheet for about 25 minutes until tender and golden.
- Cook quinoa in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and chickpeas, cooking until spinach wilts (3-4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and water until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: layer quinoa at the base, top with roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg