Harvest Grain Bowl with Savory Tahini Dressing
Serves
2
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
About
This cozy grain bowl recipe is like fall in a bowl—hearty, colorful, and loaded with roasted root veggies, quinoa, and creamy avocado. The real star? A rich, savory-sweet tahini dressing with a flavorful boost from Kikkoman® Fish Sauce that takes the whole dish from "healthy" to craveable. Whether you call it a fall harvest bowl or just your new weeknight staple, it’s a satisfying, veggie-packed meal with the most comforting vibes. Tips & Tricks- Roast ahead: Roast a double batch of veggies and keep them on hand to throw into any quinoa bowl during the week.
- Swap smart: No beets? Try roasted cauliflower or Brussels sprouts instead.
- Warm or cold: This bowl is delicious hot off the pan or served chilled for a next-day lunch.
Ingredients
For the Grain Bowl
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium red beet, peeled and cubed
1 small red onion, sliced into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups baby kale, spinach, or arugula
1 ripe avocado, sliced
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
For the Fish Sauce–Tahini Dressing
3 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Fish Sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1-2 tablespoons warm water
Directions
- Rinse 1 cup quinoa. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until grains are tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss the sweet potato, carrots, beets, and onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, apple cider vinegar, fish sauce, maple syrup or honey and grated garlic. Thin with water if needed.
- Divide quinoa, greens, roasted vegetables, sliced avocado, and fish sauce-tahini dressing between bowls. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and enjoy right away.
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