Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Grain Main Dish Recipes Healthy Grain Bowl Recipes Vegan Grain Bowl 4.7 (13) 12 Reviews This easy grain bowl has so much to love--sweet potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado and homemade tahini dressing. Make the full recipe on the weekend and pack into individual serving containers for ready-to-go lunches for work all week. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Added Sugars Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 1 firm ripe avocado, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss sweet potato with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. To serve, divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with equal amounts of sweet potato, chickpeas and avocado. Drizzle with the tahini sauce. Sprinkle with parsley (or cilantro). Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 455 Calories 25g Fat 51g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 455 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 51g 18% Dietary Fiber 11g 39% Total Sugars 3g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Vitamin A 5895IU 118% Vitamin C 21mg 23% Folate 149mcg 37% Sodium 472mg 21% Calcium 77mg 6% Iron 4mg 19% Magnesium 115mg 27% Potassium 742mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved