Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 2 medium (300g) sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 head (300g) broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) warm water
  • 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (60g) curly kale, stemmed and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup (30g) pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a large baking sheet, toss cubed sweet potatoes and broccoli florets with olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread vegetables in a single layer and roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until edges are mahogany-colored and broccoli tips are charred.
  4. While vegetables roast, combine rinsed quinoa, broth, and salt in a saucepan.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove quinoa from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
  7. Prepare dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and warm water until emulsified.
  8. Massage chopped kale with 1 tbsp lemon juice in a mixing bowl until softened.
  9. Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, massaged kale, roasted vegetables, and sliced avocado. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and top with pumpkin seeds.