Roasted Broccoli Bowl (Printable)

Crispy roasted broccoli over fluffy grains with velvety 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 fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
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

# How to Make It:

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 the 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 and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy, approximately 15 minutes for quinoa or 35 minutes for rice. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in water until smooth and pourable.
06 - Divide cooked grains among serving bowls. Top with roasted broccoli and onions. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Garnish with sesame seeds, parsley, avocado slices, and lemon wedges if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really spent 40 minutes, which feels like a small miracle.
  • The roasted broccoli gets mysteriously crispy and sweet, nothing like the steamed version from childhood dinners.
  • That tahini sauce is a gateway to understanding why people get excited about simple food done right.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or your broccoli will steam instead of roast, which is the difference between crispy and disappointing.
  • Tahini can seize up if you add water too quickly, so whisk in small amounts gradually and trust the process even when it looks thick at first.
03 -
  • If your tahini is super thick and separated, stir it well before measuring, and consider buying jarred tahini from a store with high turnover so it's fresher.
  • Keep the sauce and toppings separate until you're ready to eat if you're meal prepping, so the avocado doesn't brown and the crispiness doesn't fade.
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