Description
Bold flavors dance in these chipotle tahini bowls, merging Mediterranean and Mexican influences with zesty charm. Hearty grains, roasted vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce create a nourishing meal perfect for adventurous palates seeking global culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or use grilled chicken or tofu)
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked quinoa, brown rice, or farro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Avocado slices
- Pickled red onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep Roasting: Crank oven to 400F (200C). Massage sweet potato, zucchini, and bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Distribute evenly on baking sheet and roast 25-30 minutes, rotating midway, until edges caramelize and vegetables become fork-tender.
- Sauce Creation: Pulverize tahini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, maple syrup, lemon juice, water, and salt in blender until silky smooth. Calibrate liquid volume for ideal drizzling consistency.
- Bowl Assembly: Layer cooked grains as foundation, crown with fire-roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Cascade chipotle tahini sauce generously across surface, ensuring vibrant flavor distribution. Garnish with optional complementary toppings and serve immediately while ingredients retain optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Ensure even cutting of vegetables for uniform roasting, preventing some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Adjust tahini sauce thickness by gradually adding water. Start with less liquid, blend, then incrementally add more to achieve perfect drizzling texture without becoming too runny.
- Control heat by reducing chipotle pepper quantity for milder version or adding extra for intense flavor. Taste sauce before final blending to adjust spiciness according to preference.
- Swap chickpeas with tofu, grilled chicken, or tempeh for different dietary needs. Ensure protein is seasoned similarly to complement roasted vegetable flavors and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg