Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls
Warm, earthy, and a little spicy, these Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls are a healthy, quick meal that are SO GOOD! The quinoa is seasoned and paired with turmeric roasted potatoes, flavorful chickpeas, and crispy kale, and then drizzled with a slightly sweet lemon tahini dressing that brings everything together. And bonus points - they only takes 30 minutes!
Servings 6 Bowls
Calories 577kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 medium gold potatoes about 2-3", cut into wedges, about 1 pound
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- sea salt to taste
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or coconut oil
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large avocado sliced
Tahini Dressing
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 Tablespoons agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Slice the potatoes into wedges and lay them flat on a large baking sheet. Spray/drizzle them with oil and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of turmeric + 1/2 teaspoon pepper over them. Add salt to taste.
- Roast them for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Pat the chickpeas dry and toss in a mixing bowl with 1 teaspoon of paprika and salt to taste, coating evenly.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, push to one side of the baking sheet, and lay the chickpeas on the other 1/2 of the baking sheet.
- Roast the chickpeas and the potatoes for another 10 minutes (or until the potatoes are tender).
- Cook the quinoa according to directions. Once the quinoa is cooked, add the remaining 1 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp pepper, and salt to taste. Mix, fluff, and let cool.
- Wash the kale and massage the olive oil over the leaves. Separate the leaves into the 4 bowls.
- Meanwhile, whisk the dressing together.
- Add the quinoa and roasted chickpeas/potatoes to bowls. Top with the dressing, sliced avocado, and enjoy!
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Notes
Turmeric stains very easily so I suggest putting foil or parchment on your sheet pan, and using dark-colored or stainless steel utensils.
Adding liquid to tahini can sometimes cause it to seize up a bit. Don't panic! Just slowly add a little more water or lemon juice and keep stirring. As it thins it will get smooth again!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5Cups | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 1235mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2527IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5mg