Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls With Green Tahini Sauce Food

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA HUMMUS BOWLS

Steps:

• Begin with the eggplant: preheat the oven to 425ºF. Slice eggplant into 1/2" rounds, then slice those rounds in half. Place on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
• Prepare four bowls. Add to each: 1/2 cup chickpeas, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup quinoa, 1 cup greens, 1/4 cup hummus, 2 tablespoons olives. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE QUINOA BOWLS

Steps:

• Add your quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and allow the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Allow to cool completely before storing for later!
• To assemble your bowls, follow this "loose" formula. Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa into each bowl. Top with your desired veggies of choice, protein, and healthy fat (avocado, nuts, seeds, etc.), and then finish with a dressing!

QUINOA POWER BOWLS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TAHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under running water, then drain. Transfer to a medium saucepan; add 1 3/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until it browns and smells nutty, about 3 minutes. Add the squash, onion and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is golden brown and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• While the squash cooks, make the tahini sauce: Whisk together the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste, in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
• Once the squash is golden and tender, add the kale to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the kale is slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
• Transfer the cooked quinoa and vegetables to a large bowl. Stir in the dried cranberries and pecans. Serve warm or cold with the tahini sauce.

QUINOA BOWL WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss broccoli and onion with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, flipping vegetables once, until golden brown and tender, about 25 minutes.
• In a small pot, bring quinoa, 1 1/2 cups water, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 14 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Combine tahini, lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth; add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve quinoa topped with roasted vegetables, avocado, and cucumber, and sprinkled with almonds and mint, with dressing on the side.