Vegetable and Legume Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant bowl with roasted vegetables, protein-rich legumes, and hearty grains topped with tahini dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, brown rice, or farro
02 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Legumes

04 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas or 1 can, drained and rinsed
05 - 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 zucchini, sliced
08 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 2 cups broccoli florets
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnishes

15 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
18 - Lemon wedges

→ Dressing

19 - 2 tablespoons tahini
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
21 - 1 tablespoon water, more as needed
22 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
23 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth and salt to a boil. Add grains, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender (quinoa: 15 minutes, brown rice: 40 minutes, farro: 25 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
03 - Toss bell pepper, zucchini, onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly charred.
05 - Heat chickpeas and lentils in a small pan with a splash of olive oil, salt, and pepper for 2 to 3 minutes if desired.
06 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more water as needed to achieve drizzling consistency.
07 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables and legumes. Drizzle with tahini dressing.
08 - Top each bowl with parsley, avocado slices, and pumpkin seeds. Serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's endlessly flexible, so you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand without guilt.
  • One bowl feels complete and satisfying without any fussing or complicated techniques.
  • The tahini dressing brings everything together with a creamy richness that feels indulgent but is actually quite wholesome.
02 -
  • Don't rinse your roasted vegetables immediately after they come out of the oven—let them cool slightly so they stay crispy instead of steaming into softness.
  • The tahini dressing thickens as it sits, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it, and save extra water to thin it again if needed before serving.
03 -
  • Invest in a good olive oil you actually enjoy tasting—it's a small thing, but it elevates the entire experience because you're using it on nearly everything.
  • If your tahini feels too thick right from the jar, you can thin it with a bit of warm water before you start whisking, which makes the whole process smoother.
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