Warm Roasted Veggies Quinoa Salad with lemon tahini dressing

SALADS

Apr. 8

Warm up your taste buds with my Roasted Veggies Quinoa Salad, perfectly seasoned and tossed with a zesty lemon tahini dressing. This nourishing bowl is a delightful blend of hearty flavors and vibrant textures, making every bite a wholesome indulgence.

🍽 Servings: 3 🕓 Prep Time: 15 mins 🕓 Cook Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

Salad
◦ 3 cups brussel sprouts, chopped
◦ 2 cups broccoli, chopped
◦ 2 sweet potatoes, chopped
◦ 1 tbsp avocado oil
◦ Seasonings: salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried basil and dried oregano

◦ 1 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
◦ 1 1/2 cup kale, chopped and massaged with olive oil
◦ 1 can 19oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
◦ 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Lemon tahini dressing
◦ 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise or vegan plain yogurt
◦ 4 tbsp tahini
◦ Juice of 1 lemon
◦ 2 tsp garlic, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.

2. In a baking tray, add the brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, brocoli, oil and seasonings. Mix until everything is coated. Bake for about 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a jar, add all the ingredients for the dressing and mix well.

4. In each bowl, add 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup kale, the roasted veggies, 1/4 cup walnuts and 3/4 cups chickpeas.

5. Top with the lemon tahini dressing once you are ready to serve.

Refrigerate up to 4-5 days.

🌱 Enjoy every bite,

Martina.

NUTRITION FACTS

✦ Per serving: 30g of protein & 23g of fiber.

✦ Sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables, shows promising effects in the prevention and treatment of various types of cancer. It may help neutralize carcinogens, reduce inflammation, and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

✦ Cruciferous vegetables support the body's natural detoxification processes. They enhance the production of detoxifying enzymes in the liver and help the body eliminate harmful substances, including potential carcinogens.

✦ Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. This makes it an excellent choice for vegetarians and vegans to meet their protein needs.

✦ Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Vitamin A supports vision health and immune function, while vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and aids in collagen production for skin and joint health and increases iron absorption.

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