Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)
Roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and fresh veggies topped with creamy tahini dressing for a wholesome meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup baby spinach
04 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
05 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Legumes & Grains
06 - 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
07 - 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Spices & Oils
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Tahini Dressing
12 - 3 tbsp tahini
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp water (add more for thinner consistency)
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1/2 tsp maple syrup
17 - Salt, to taste
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes and drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
04 - While the vegetables roast, cook the quinoa according to package directions if using.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add more water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
06 - Divide the baby spinach and cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top with the roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red cabbage, and avocado. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing and serve immediately.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It is the kind of meal that makes you feel virtuous without tasting like you are trying too hard.
- The tahini dressing alone is worth making and you will want to put it on everything from salads to roasted carrots.
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to steam your sweet potatoes instead of roasting them so use two pans if necessary.
- Tahini dressings thicken as they sit so always make a little extra water available for loosening it right before serving.
03 -
- Let the sweet potatoes cool for just two or three minutes before assembling the bowl because the gentle heat wilts the spinach perfectly without turning it to mush.
- A squeeze of extra lemon juice over the finished bowl right before eating wakes up every single flavor on the plate.