Roasted Brassica Bowl (Printable)

Roasted vegetables over grains with creamy tahini dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
03 - 8.8 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Grains

07 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or farro

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons tahini
09 - 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp-tender.
04 - While vegetables roast, prepare the grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add water until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
06 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle generously with tahini-lemon dressing.
07 - Top with pumpkin seeds, parsley, and chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Roasted vegetables develop a nutty sweetness that makes you forget you're eating something this good for you.
  • The tahini dressing is thick enough to cling to every grain and vegetable piece, making each bite taste intentional.
  • You can prep everything in 15 minutes and let the oven do the actual work while you sit down.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting—the ones on the edges cook faster and need to move toward the cooler center.
  • The dressing thickens as it sits, so make it a touch looser than you think it needs to be; you can always add a splash more lemon juice at the table.
03 -
  • Make extra dressing and keep it in the fridge; it's excellent drizzled over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or even grilled tofu the rest of the week.
  • If your tahini seems too thick or separated, a gentle warm water bath helps it loosen up and come back together smoothly.
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