Description

The Baked Quinoa Bowl is a balanced and nutritious dish that combines quinoa with roasted vegetables, promoting satiety and stability in blood sugar levels while being gluten-free and rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

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1 cup Organic White or Tri-Color Quinoa
1 medium Sweet Potato (Cubic)
1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas (Drained and Patted Dry)
2 cups Fresh Kale (De-stemmed and Chopped)
2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumi
To Taste Sea Salt and Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Raw Tahini (For Drizzle)
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water
In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with two cups of water or organic vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done
On a large baking sheet, toss cubed sweet potatoes and chickpeas with Avocado Oil, turmeric, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Make sure every piece is evenly coated
Spread the vegetables in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes soften and chickpeas become slightly crispy
Remove the tray and add the chopped kale, gently tossing with the hot vegetables, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted
In a large serving bowl, combine the quinoa with the roasted vegetable mixture
In a small jar, whisk together the raw tahini, lemon juice, and a splash of water until smooth
Drizzle the tahini dressing over the Baked Quinoa Bowl and serve warm

Notes

For added flavor, toast the dry quinoa in the saucepan for two minutes before adding water.

Ensure chickpeas are completely dry before roasting to prevent steaming.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg