Fireside Vegan Bowl (Printable)
A hearty vegan bowl packed with roasted veggies, legumes, and smoky tahini dressing, ideal for cozy dinners.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
03 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Legumes & Grains
09 - 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
10 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Greens & Toppings
11 - 2 cups baby spinach or kale
12 - ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
13 - ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Smoky Tahini Dressing
15 - ¼ cup tahini
16 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
17 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
18 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
19 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
20 - 3 to 4 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
21 - Pinch of sea salt
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, red onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper on a large baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic, sea salt, and enough warm water to achieve a creamy, pourable consistency in a small bowl.
05 - Heat chickpeas in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Divide quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables, warmed chickpeas, and baby spinach or kale. Drizzle with smoky tahini dressing.
07 - Sprinkle each bowl with toasted pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds if using, and fresh parsley. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under an hour, which means you can have dinner ready before you even think about ordering takeout.
- The smoky tahini dressing tastes like you've been cooking all day, but it takes five minutes to whisk together.
- Roasted vegetables develop this deep caramelized flavor that makes even skeptical eaters come back for seconds.
02 -
- Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting—this is the difference between caramelized and burnt.
- If your tahini dressing seems too thick after whisking, add water slowly and taste as you go; you want it to flow but still coat a spoon.
- Assemble the bowls just before serving so the greens stay bright and the grains don't get soggy.
03 -
- Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for 2 to 3 minutes before using—this brings out their flavor and makes them taste way less bland.
- If you want extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing; it won't overpower the smokiness, just deepen it.