Roasted Broccoli Bowl (Printable Version)

Crispy roasted broccoli over fluffy grains with rich tahini drizzle.

# What You 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 lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
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 chopped fresh parsley
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

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 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 brown rice. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in water until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • The broccoli gets impossibly crispy on the edges while staying tender inside, which honestly changes everything about how you think of this vegetable.
  • The tahini sauce is so silky and balanced that you'll want to drizzle it on literally everything you make for the next week.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes and tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
02 -
  • If your tahini sauce breaks or looks grainy, you probably added water too quickly—slow down and whisk gently, and it'll come back together.
  • Don't skip the halfway stir during roasting; it's the difference between crispy broccoli and broccoli that's just roasted.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes right before using them; it deepens their flavor in a way that feels almost luxurious.
  • If you're doubling this recipe for meal prep, make the tahini sauce in the same proportions but whisk it extra well to ensure it's perfectly smooth.
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