Roasted Veggie, Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This colorful Glow Bowl recipe is the best way to get in a lot of nutrition with optimal flavor! Perfectly roasted cauliflower and carrots get combined with sweet potato and crispy chickpeas - all topped off with a creamy tahini yogurt dressing to amplify the flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Kitchen Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 2 Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- For Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets (or 12 oz precut cauliflower florets)
- 3 large carrots cut into round pieces
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil more as needed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ large lemon juiced about 2 Tbsp
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- For Roasted Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes
- 1 can chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans (15.5 oz-16 oz)
- 1 sweet potato diced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ⅕ teaspoon ground black pepper more to taste
- For Tahini Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt, I use nonfat but any fat content works
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 large lemon juiced (about ¼ cup of lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Bowl
- arugula or greens of choice optional
- toppings of choice optional
Instructions
- Step 1 - For Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower
- Step 1 - Make your Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower. Preheat oven to 425℉/220°C. Chop the carrots and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with oil. Add the cauliflower and carrots in a single layer on the sheet pan and coat with oil and spice mix.
- Cook veggies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes minutes. Remove from the oven and add the lemon juice and parsley. Put veggies back in the oven and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden brown. Cooking times will vary depending on your oven.
- Step 2 - For Roasted Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes
- At the same time, make your roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes. Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and dry them with a paper towel or dish cloth. Discard the chickpea skins that come loose.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with extra virgin olive oil and spice blend including salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder until well coated. Place the chickpeas on half of a large baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space for the sweet potatoes.
- Dice sweet potatoes and add to the baking sheet. Add oil and salt and pepper on top. Roast in the preheated oven on the middle rack for 20-28 minutes. Oven times will vary.
- Step 3 - For Tahini Yogurt Sauce
- While the veggies roast, make the tahini dressing by adding the ingredients including tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend for ~60 seconds or until smooth.
- Hint: if you prefer a thinner tahini sauce, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it gets to the consistency you prefer.
- Step 4 - Assemble the Bowl
- To assemble the bowl, add the tahini yogurt sauce to a dish and top with arugula, sweet potatoes, cauliflower and carrots, and roasted chickpeas. Add your favorite toppings and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!
Notes
Expert Advice & Shortcuts
Meal prep ahead of time by chopping your vegetables.
Grab pre-cut vegetables to make this recipe even quicker.
Rinse and dry the chickpeas before adding oil and spices.
Storage
Store Roasted Vegetables & Tahini Yogurt Sauce in separate containers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Store roasted chickpeas in an airtight container or small jar at room temperature with lid loosened for up to 7 days.
Additional Nutrition Information
While healthy means something different to everyone, this is a nutrient-rich option. It contains plant-protein, dietary fiber for gut health, and heart-healthy fats that also support brain health and hormone health. It also provides other nutrients including antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, and potassium.
Registered Dietitian Tip
Designate a day of the week for chopping vegetables so you have them ready to snack on or to use in recipes like this when dinnertime rolls around. Habit stack by turning on your favorite playlist or podcast or catch up with a friend during your designated "chopping power hour".
Meal prep ahead of time by chopping your vegetables.
Grab pre-cut vegetables to make this recipe even quicker.
Rinse and dry the chickpeas before adding oil and spices.
Storage
Store Roasted Vegetables & Tahini Yogurt Sauce in separate containers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Store roasted chickpeas in an airtight container or small jar at room temperature with lid loosened for up to 7 days.
Additional Nutrition Information
While healthy means something different to everyone, this is a nutrient-rich option. It contains plant-protein, dietary fiber for gut health, and heart-healthy fats that also support brain health and hormone health. It also provides other nutrients including antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, and potassium.
Registered Dietitian Tip
Designate a day of the week for chopping vegetables so you have them ready to snack on or to use in recipes like this when dinnertime rolls around. Habit stack by turning on your favorite playlist or podcast or catch up with a friend during your designated "chopping power hour".