Description
A nutritious and flavorful grain bowl made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, featuring perfectly cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and a tangy tahini dressing. This versatile bowl comes together quickly for a healthy meal prep option or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Bowl:
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- For the Tahini Dressing:
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3–4 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: Add rinsed quinoa, broth, 1 tbsp olive oil and salt to Instant Pot. Seal and cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Roast Vegetables: While quinoa cooks, toss sweet potato, broccoli and bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients, adding water until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble Bowls: Fluff quinoa with fork. Divide among bowls. Top with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, spinach, feta (if using) and pumpkin seeds.
- Serve: Drizzle with tahini dressing. Add extra lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For meal prep: Store components separately for up to 4 days
- Substitute any seasonal vegetables (zucchini, cauliflower, etc.)
- Make it vegan: Omit feta or use nutritional yeast
- Add protein: Top with grilled chicken or tofu
- For extra flavor: Toast quinoa in Instant Pot before adding liquid
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg