A vibrant bowl with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, and lemon-tahini dressing for a fresh, light meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
05 - 1 large bunch kale, stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons tahini
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
14 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Garnishes
16 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
18 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 425°F to prepare for roasting sweet potatoes.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper on a large baking sheet, spreading them evenly in a single layer.
03 - Roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the cubes are golden brown and tender.
04 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, 2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
05 - Place torn kale leaves into a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes until kale is softened and bright green.
06 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Add extra water to reach desired consistency if needed.
07 - Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Layer with massaged kale and roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle generously with lemon-tahini dressing.
08 - Top each bowl with toasted pumpkin seeds, optional chopped parsley, and lemon wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
