Fluffy quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, and lemon-tahini dressing create a vibrant coastal-inspired bowl.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 425°F and allow it to preheat fully.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn golden and become tender.
04 - In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
05 - Place kale in a large bowl, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage gently with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves become bright green and tender.
06 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Add extra water to adjust consistency as needed.
07 - Distribute quinoa evenly into bowls. Top with massaged kale and roasted sweet potatoes, then drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini dressing.
08 - Finish by sprinkling toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped parsley over each bowl. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
