Roasted Broccoli Bowl (Printable)

Crispy roasted broccoli and onions over fluffy quinoa with rich tahini drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Grains

07 - 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, uncooked
08 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth

→ Tahini Sauce

09 - 1/3 cup tahini
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 3 to 5 tablespoons water
14 - Salt to taste

→ Toppings

15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss broccoli florets and red onion slices with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until broccoli is golden and crispy at the edges.
04 - Rinse quinoa or rice under cold water. Combine with water or broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy. Allow approximately 15 minutes for quinoa or 35 minutes for rice. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
06 - Divide cooked grains evenly among serving bowls. Top with roasted broccoli and onions. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Top with sesame seeds, parsley, avocado slices, and lemon wedges if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's proof that vegetables can be the main event, not an afterthought or obligation.
  • The tahini sauce transforms everything into something genuinely crave-worthy, not virtuous-tasting.
  • You can make it once and eat it four different ways throughout the week without getting bored.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir when roasting—moving the broccoli around ensures every piece gets those crispy, caramelized edges.
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it cools, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it and it'll be perfect when served.
03 -
  • Use a really hot oven and don't crowd your baking sheet—the more space around each piece of broccoli, the crispier it becomes.
  • Make extra tahini sauce because you'll want to drizzle it over everything once you taste how good it is.
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