Description
A delicious and nutritious dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and fresh salad greens, packed with flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Toss the sweet potato cubes in the mixture until evenly coated. Spread them on one prepared baking sheet.
- Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel. In another bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Spread them on the second baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes and chickpeas for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the sweet potatoes are caramelized and the chickpeas are golden and crispy.
- While roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions if not already prepared.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, water, garlic, and salt until smooth. Add more water for a thinner consistency if desired.
- Divide the cooked quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with salad greens, roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, julienned carrot, sliced avocado, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great for lunch or dinner, and can be customized with additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg