Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant roasted vegetables and fluffy quinoa topped with creamy tahini sauce for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Quinoa

11 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
12 - 2 cups water
13 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Tahini Sauce

14 - ¼ cup tahini
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water
19 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

20 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and carrot on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and arrange in a single layer.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
04 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and enough water to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens on one sheet pan and in a single pot, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying your meal.
  • The tahini sauce is your secret weapon—it transforms simple roasted vegetables into something restaurant-quality with barely any effort.
  • It tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep when you need something wholesome without the thinking.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa—I learned this the hard way, and that bitter coating ruins the whole experience.
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it cools, so make it slightly thinner than you think you want it while it's warm.
03 -
  • Roast your pumpkin seeds yourself if you have them—five minutes in a dry skillet over medium heat transforms them from forgettable to essential.
  • If your tahini sauce breaks or gets too thick, whisk in water one teaspoon at a time rather than dumping it all in at once.
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