Reboot Bowl
This vibrant dish is layered with leafy greens, addictive caramelized veggies, creamy-crispy chickpeas, juicy chopped pear or apple, and a protein of choice (think chicken, salmon, tofu, black beans or lentils!)… all smothered in a mellow mouthwatering Tahini Dressing!
Ingredients
Roasted veggies/chickpeas
- 3 cups cauliflower florets, broken into small pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets, broken into small pieces
- 3 cups sweet potato or butternut squash, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, or 1 to 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, optional*
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
Other bowl ingredients
- Leafy greens
- One ripe pear, diced (skin-on) or any other preferred fruit
- Protein of choice: grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, lentils, black beans, etc.
Tahini sauce (makes heaping half cup)
- ¼ cup tahini, sesame paste, mixed well
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3-4 tablespoons warm water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° degrees. Mist a large baking sheet with oil spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato and chickpeas—and toss with 2 to 3 Tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle on the seasonings and toss so everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned veggies on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, mist with olive oil spray over the top and roast in the oven on middle rack for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping and tossing halfway through to evenly cook. The florets will become toasted and have speckles of char (this makes about 5 cups total for multiple bowls).
To make the dressing:
- Mix the tahini paste with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until well combined. It will begin to thicken substantially. Next, add the warm water (start with 3 tablespoons and add the 4th if you want a thinner consistency for your dressing) and continue to mix until it becomes a smooth dressing-like consistency. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the bowls:
- Line each bowl with 2 cups leafy greens. Layer on a heaping cup of roasted veggies/chickpeas, diced pear (or another fruit of choice), and preferred protein of choice (chicken, tofu, salmon, shrimp, lentils, etc). Drizzle with tahini sauce and dig in!
Notes
NOTE: You can easily make just one bowl and store the leftover roasted veggies in a sealed container in the fridge for about 5 days. Enjoy them as a delicious side with any meal.
Nutrition provided per bowl with 3 ounces chicken. Add 45 calories for each Tablespoon of tahini dressing you add.
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
• Similarly, if you're dairy-free, check the ingredient list carefully for any hidden milk products.
A note regarding sugar: All of the sugar in this bowl comes from "natural" sugar (from the produce (apple or pear) only)... there's not a drop of added sugar. That being said, if you'd like to lose ~10 grams of the natural sugar, simply skip the chopped apple or pear. The nutrition will drop down to 8 grams natural sugar.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 bowlCalories: 350Carbohydrates: 58gProtein: 18gTotal Fat: 7g— Unsaturated Fat: 6g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 1235mgFiber: 15gTotal Sugar: 19g— Natural Sugar: 20g— Added Sugar: 0gCalcium: 210mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.