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Patricia Krouse

Anti-Inflammatory Glow Bowl with Tahini Yogurt

A vibrant and nutritious glow bowl packed with quinoa, chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh greens, and topped with a creamy tahini yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinse thoroughly before cooking.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach Feel free to substitute with other greens.
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced Add just before serving.
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ½ cup plain yogurt Use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Juice of about 1 lemon.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste water Add to achieve desired sauce consistency.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Plus extra for cooking.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Cooking Quinoa
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Roasting Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes or until tender and golden.
Sautéing Chickpeas
  1. In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the drained chickpeas along with turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes until the chickpeas become crispy.
Making Tahini Yogurt Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together tahini, plain yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and enough water to achieve your desired consistency.
Assembly
  1. Layer quinoa at the bottom of each bowl and top with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, fresh spinach, and avocado slices. Drizzle with tahini yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

For serving, use wide, shallow bowls to display the colorful layers. Garnish with extra herbs or sprinkle seeds for added crunch. The dish pairs well with whole grain pita bread or a side of mixed greens.

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