Description
Packed with plant-powered ingredients, this Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing is the ultimate in nourishing comfort. A combination of fluffy quinoa, roasted butternut squash, crispy chickpeas, and a medley of vibrant toppings like pomegranate seeds and pumpkin seeds makes it a colorful, feel-good meal. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, healthy dinner, or even meal prep. A creamy tahini dressing pulls it all together, making it one of the best fall-inspired food ideas around. Whether you’re searching for a healthy snack, easy recipe, or dinner ideas, this bowl fits beautifully into any meal plan.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups spinach or mixed greens
½ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup walnuts (optional)
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, minced
2–4 tablespoons warm water
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Dry the chickpeas thoroughly and toss with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast on a separate sheet for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
4. Rinse and cook quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
5. In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, warm water, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth. Adjust water to desired consistency.
6. In serving bowls, layer greens, quinoa, roasted squash, chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
7. Drizzle tahini dressing generously over each bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess in the dressing, blend with a splash of olive oil or unsweetened yogurt.
Store components separately for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Customize with avocado slices or roasted Brussels sprouts for more variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy snack, easy dinner, fall recipe, quinoa bowl, tahini dressing, food ideas