Ingredients:

  • 2 large (600g) sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and patted dry
  • 1 medium head (300g) broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp (3g) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1 cup (185g) uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups (480ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups (60g) baby kale or spinach, stems removed
  • 1 large (150g) avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup (60ml) runny tahini
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) warm water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the cubed sweet potatoes, dried chickpeas, and broccoli florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt. Spread the mixture in a single layer to ensure airflow; cook in batches if they don't fit in one layer.
  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are mahogany-colored and the broccoli edges are charred.
  4. While the vegetables roast, combine rinsed quinoa and water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer for 15 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa grains look translucent with a small white tail. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  6. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and minced garlic.
  7. Slowly whisk in warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Divide the fluffed quinoa, roasted vegetables, baby kale, and sliced avocado equally among 4 bowls.
  9. Drizzle each bowl with the creamy tahini dressing and serve.