Anti-Inflammatory Glow Bowl with Tahini Yogurt (Print View)

Nourishing bowl with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, spinach, and 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

# Directions:

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 - 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 - 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 -
  • Every ingredient works together to fight inflammation while tasting incredible
  • The crispy spiced chickpeas alone are worth making this—theyre like savory croutons that actually love you back
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble these bowls in minutes for the easiest weekday lunches
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will thicken in the refrigerator, so thin it with a little water before serving leftovers
  • These bowls actually taste better after the flavors have had time to mingle—try making the components ahead and assembling when ready to eat
  • If your tahini sauce starts to seize and get grainy, dont panic, just keep whisking in more cold water until it smooths out again
03 -
  • Double the tahini sauce and keep it in the fridge—its incredible on everything from grain bowls to roasted vegetables to salad
  • If you want extra protein, roast a sheet pan of chickpeas alongside the sweet potatoes and use them throughout the week as snacks or salad toppers
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