Anti-Inflammatory Glow Bowl Tahini Yogurt (Printable Version)

Vibrant nourishing bowl with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and creamy tahini yogurt

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains & Legumes

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
04 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
05 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Dressing & Sauce

06 - ½ cup tahini
07 - ½ cup plain yogurt (Greek or dairy-free as desired)
08 - Juice of 1 lemon
09 - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Spices

11 - 1 tsp ground cumin, divided
12 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
13 - Additional salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and golden.
03 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
04 - In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas, ½ tsp cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are crispy and fragrant.
05 - Whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add water, 1 Tbsp at a time, until desired creamy consistency is reached.
06 - Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed chickpeas, fresh spinach, and avocado slices.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini yogurt sauce is so creamy and addictive you will want to put it on everything
  • It comes together faster than delivery but leaves you feeling nourished instead of heavy
  • The colors alone will make you feel like you are eating something expensive and fancy
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up and look curdled when you first add the lemon juice but keep whisking and it will turn smooth and creamy
  • Roasting the sweet potatoes at high heat is what creates those caramelized edges that make the bowl taste special
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet for the sweet potatoes so the olive oil and spices do not drip into your oven
  • If the tahini sauce is too thick, add warm water instead of cold for a silkier texture
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