🕒 Ready in: 25–30 minutes
🥣 Serves: 2
🌿 Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup cooked black beans (or 1 can, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the tahini dressing:
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
- Pinch of garlic powder and salt
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Cook quinoa: Bring quinoa and water or broth to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for ~15 minutes until fluffy.
- Roast sweet potato: Toss cubes in olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or until tender and slightly crisp.
- Prepare dressing: Whisk all tahini dressing ingredients together until smooth. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble bowl: Layer cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potato, black beans, and greens. Top with sliced avocado.
- Drizzle dressing over everything and enjoy warm or chilled!
✅ Why It’s Healthy:
- Quinoa: A complete plant protein
- Sweet potato: Packed with fiber and beta-carotene
- Avocado + tahini: Healthy fats that support brain and skin health
- Beans + greens: Great for digestion, energy, and immunity
