Anti-Inflammatory Glow Bowl with Tahini Yogurt (Printable)

Vibrant bowl packed with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and spinach topped with creamy tahini yogurt sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains & Legumes

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
04 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
05 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Dressing & Sauce

06 - ½ cup tahini
07 - ½ cup plain yogurt (Greek or dairy-free as desired)
08 - Juice of 1 lemon
09 - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Spices

11 - 1 tsp ground cumin, divided
12 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
13 - Additional salt and pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and golden.
03 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
04 - In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas, ½ tsp cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are crispy and fragrant.
05 - For the tahini yogurt sauce, whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add water, 1 Tbsp at a time, until desired creamy consistency is reached.
06 - To assemble, divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed chickpeas, fresh spinach, and avocado slices.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini yogurt sauce hits that perfect spot between creamy and tangy, and honestly I could eat it on anything
  • Everything comes together with textures that keep every bite interesting, which is exactly what I want when I am trying to eat better without feeling deprived
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will look curdled and terrifying when you first add the lemon juice, just keep whisking and it will turn smooth
  • Leftovers actually keep well if you store the sauce separately and do not add the avocado until serving
03 -
  • Double the chickpeas and keep them on hand for salads and snacking, they disappear fast in my house
  • The tahini sauce keeps for a week in the fridge and honestly I put it on everything from roasted vegetables to grain salads
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