Wholesome kale bowl (Printable Version)
A nourishing bowl with kale, roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, avocado, and lemon-tahini dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Grains
06 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
07 - 2 cups water
→ Nuts & Seeds
08 - ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons tahini
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Seasonings & Oil
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)
18 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
19 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until tender and slightly caramelized.
03 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
04 - Massage the chopped kale with a pinch of salt for 2–3 minutes in a large bowl until softened and reduced in volume.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually to reach a pourable consistency.
06 - Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with massaged kale, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and avocado.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with lemon-tahini dressing and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days (add avocado and dressing just before serving).
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted sweet potatoes get all caramelized and sweet while the quinoa stays fluffy and nutty
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble these bowls in under five minutes
02 -
- The kale massage step is not optional unless you enjoy chewing on tough raw greens for minutes
- Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool slightly before assembling so they do not wilt the other ingredients
03 -
- Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until they smell nutty
- Double the dressing and keep it in the fridge for salads all week