Name: Vegan Grain Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 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; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

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.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 10, 2019

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Added Sugars Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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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).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455	Calories
25g	Fat
51g	Carbs
11g	Protein

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.