A nourishing and vibrant dish with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach, topped with tahini dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Serving Size 2servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
¾cuptri-coloured quinoaRinse before cooking.
150gsweet potato, peeled and sliced thinly
200gbaby spinach, washed
1cupcooked chickpeas, drained and rinsedCan substitute with grilled chicken or tofu.
1avocadocut in half and deseeded
¼cupfermented vegetables
Cooking Essentials
2tablespoonsneutral oil
5clovesof garlic, thinly sliced
1pinchof salt
Tahini Dressing
to tastetahini saucePrepare for drizzling.
Instructions
Preparation
In a small saucepan, place the quinoa with 1½ cups of water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook until the water is evaporated, partially covered. Set aside after cooking.
In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the sweet potato slices. Fry over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden and soft. Set aside.
In the same frying pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the baby spinach. Cover to wilt, then stir in the garlic and season with salt. Set this mixture aside.
Make the tahini sauce to use for drizzling.
Assembly
For each bowl, add half of each main ingredient: quinoa, sweet potato, garlic spinach, avocado, chickpeas, and fermented vegetables.
Finally, drizzle the tahini dressing over everything.
Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or a dash of chili flakes. Pairs well with light soup or fresh salad.