Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked white quinoa
- 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 1 head (300g) cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 2 medium (150g) carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (2g) garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (1g) salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp (45ml) warm water
- 2 cups (60g) fresh baby arugula or spinach
- 1 medium (150g) avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp (15g) hemp seeds
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large baking sheet, toss the chickpeas, cauliflower, and carrots with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer to ensure maximum airflow.
- Roast for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the cauliflower edges are mahogany-colored and the chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- While the vegetables roast, rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water for 30 seconds.
- Combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and salt in the saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork until the grains are separate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and warm water until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls by layering arugula, quinoa, roasted vegetables, and sliced avocado. Drizzle with the tahini dressing and top with hemp seeds.