Rainbow Nourishment Bowls with Maple Tahini
Vibrant grain bowls layered with spinach, quinoa, shredded vegetables, and fresh radishes, topped with creamy maple tahini dressing and hemp seeds. Build colorful sections of roasted beets, corn, carrots, cabbage, and avocado for a nutrient-dense meal with balanced textures and bright citrus-maple flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp tamari
- 3 tbsp water
- salt(optional)
- pepper(optional)
- 3 cups spinach or lettuce
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- ½ cup cabbage, shredded
- 2 large carrots, peeled or grated
- 1 cup yellow corn, from a can or fresh
- 1 beet null, grated
- ½ cup sprouts, radish sprouts
- 3 watermelon radishes, or regular radishes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 tbsp hemp seedspumpkin seeds1:1budget-friendlynut-free
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Instructions
- 1
Combine tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, tamari, and water in a mason jar.
- 2
Cover tightly and shake until well combined.
- 3
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 4
Layer spinach or lettuce on the bottom of each bowl.
- 5
Arrange quinoa, cabbage, carrots, corn, beets, sprouts, radishes, and avocado in small sections on top.
- 6
Sprinkle with hemp seeds.
- 7
Serve immediately with maple tahini dressing.
Tips
Prep vegetables ahead and store separately to keep components fresh; assemble bowls just before serving.
Shake dressing vigorously to emulsify tahini; if too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time.
Arrange vegetables in distinct sections for visual appeal and easy customization.
Good to Know
Dressing keeps refrigerated up to 5 days. Store prepped vegetables separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Assemble bowls within 2 hours of serving to prevent sogginess.
Prepare dressing and chop vegetables up to 1 day ahead. Cook quinoa and cook/roast beets if desired. Assemble bowls no more than 2 hours before serving.
Drizzle dressing over assembled bowl or serve on the side for dipping.
Common Mistakes
Assemble too far ahead: avocado oxidizes and lettuce wilts; prepare components separately and assemble just before eating.
Forget to shake dressing thoroughly: tahini and oil separate; vigorous shaking emulsifies the mixture.