Description
This Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing is a vibrant, plant-based meal layered with roasted butternut squash, crispy Brussels sprouts, protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans—all tied together with a creamy maple-tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
2 cups vegetable broth or water
2 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch ground cinnamon
salt and pepper, to taste
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 apple, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pecans
2 cups spinach or mixed greens
1/3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
2–4 tablespoons water
pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
2. Rinse quinoa, then cook with vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff.
3. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
4. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and water until creamy and pourable.
5. To assemble: layer spinach or greens in bowls, then add quinoa, roasted veggies, chickpeas, apple slices, cranberries, and pecans. Drizzle with dressing.
6. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Roast your vegetables until the edges caramelize for maximum flavor.
The dressing thickens in the fridge—add a splash of water to thin it before serving.
To keep apples from browning in meal prep, toss slices in lemon juice before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch or Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Plant-Based / Seasonal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg