Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Bowl (Printable)
Nourishing bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, quinoa, and maple tahini dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for sweet potatoes
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for kale
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Grains
07 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
08 - 2 cups water
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Maple Tahini Dressing
10 - 1/3 cup tahini
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 2-3 tablespoons water to thin as needed
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Toppings
17 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
18 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
19 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - Combine quinoa, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - While sweet potatoes and quinoa are cooking, massage kale with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt in a large bowl for 1-2 minutes until tender and bright green.
05 - Whisk tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and sea salt in a bowl. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable.
06 - Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with kale, roasted sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and feta if using. Drizzle generously with maple tahini dressing.
07 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate components separately for meal prep.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted sweet potatoes get these caramelized edges that make everything else taste better
- That maple tahini dressing is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything forever
02 -
- Do not skip massaging the kale—it literally changes the texture from fibrous to silky in minutes
- The dressing will look thick at first but keep adding water and it will turn creamy and pourable
03 -
- Rinse your quinoa until the water runs completely clear or it might taste bitter
- Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes before adding—they become so much more fragrant