Roasted Broccoli Bowl (Printable)

Golden roasted broccoli and red onion over wholesome grains topped with velvety tahini dressing for a satisfying plant-based meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Grains

07 - 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, uncooked
08 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth

→ Tahini Sauce

09 - 1/3 cup tahini
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 3 to 5 tablespoons water
14 - Salt to taste

→ Toppings

15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss broccoli florets and red onion slices with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until broccoli is golden and crispy at edges.
04 - Rinse quinoa or rice under cold water. Combine with water or broth in saucepan, bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy (quinoa approximately 15 minutes, rice approximately 35 minutes). Fluff with fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and salt in bowl. Gradually whisk in water until smooth and pourable.
06 - Divide cooked grains among serving bowls. Top with roasted broccoli and onions. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Top with sesame seeds, parsley, avocado slices, and lemon wedges if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini sauce is silky and tangy enough that you'll want to drizzle it on everything else you cook.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet feels like you've done something good for yourself.
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day once the grains soak up all those flavors.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir when roasting—it's the difference between golden broccoli and burnt edges.
  • Make your tahini sauce a few minutes before serving so the flavors have time to mingle and the consistency is exactly right.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on—it deepens their flavor and makes them way more interesting.
  • If your tahini sauce seizes up or gets too thick, whisk in water one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping it all in at once.
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