Description
Elevate your mealtime with this Easy Nourish Bowl Recipe featuring a creamy Tahini Yogurt Dressing. Bursting with vibrant roasted vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, and a tangy dressing, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s customizable to suit any palate and easy enough for cooks of all skill levels. Enjoy the blend of flavors and textures while nurturing your body with wholesome ingredients. Meal prep-friendly, you can whip it up ahead of time for quick, satisfying meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (or 12 oz precut cauliflower florets)
- 3 large carrots, cut into round pieces
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (more as needed)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ large lemon, juiced (about 2 Tbsp)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 can chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans (15.5 oz-16 oz)
- 1 sweet potato, diced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (more to taste)
- ⅕ tsp ground black pepper (more to taste)
- 1 cup greek yogurt, or plant-based yogurt (I use nonfat but any fat content works)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 large lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup of lemon juice)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional additions: Arugula (or greens of choice), Toppings of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower and carrots with olive oil and spices on one sheet; roast for 25 minutes. Add lemon juice and parsley; roast for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Rinse and dry chickpeas; toss with olive oil and spices on the second sheet alongside diced sweet potatoes. Roast for 20-28 minutes until golden.
- While roasting, blend tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- To assemble, layer tahini sauce at the bottom of a bowl; top with roasted veggies, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas. Add toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 5mg