Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Chipotle Tahini Bowl, where smoky chipotle meets creamy tahini in a delightful medley of fresh veggies and grains. This colorful dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to impressive potluck offerings. Packed with nutrients and customizable to your taste, this bowl promises an unforgettable flavor experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Chop Veggies: Dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Slice avocado just before serving.
- Create Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together tahini, chipotle powder, lemon juice, olive oil until smooth. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
- Assemble Bowl: Fluff cooked quinoa and divide into bowls. Top with diced veggies and sliced avocado.
- Add Sauce & Garnish: Drizzle chipotle tahini sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg