A nourishing bowl with grains, veggies, protein, and creamy tahini dressing for a wholesome meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa or brown rice (6.3 oz)
02 - 2 cups water (16.9 fl oz)
→ Proteins (choose one)
03 - 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
04 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (10.6 oz), sliced
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (5.3 oz)
06 - 1 cup shredded carrots (3.5 oz)
07 - 1 cup baby spinach (2.5 oz)
08 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets (5.3 oz)
09 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
10 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pickled red onions (optional)
→ Dressing
12 - 3 tbsp tahini
13 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
16 - 2 tbsp water
17 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
19 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
20 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - If using tofu, toss cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway to brown evenly. If using chicken, season slices with salt and pepper, then sauté in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked.
03 - Meanwhile, halve cherry tomatoes, shred carrots, steam broccoli florets, slice avocado and radishes.
04 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - Divide cooked grains evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange vegetables and protein atop the grains in sections.
06 - Drizzle tahini dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh herbs on top. Optionally, add pickled red onions. Serve immediately.
