Chipotle Tahini Bowl

Spicy and creamy bowl with roasted vegetables, quinoa, and smoky chipotle tahini sauce. This bold-flavored bowl combines the heat of chipotle with the creaminess of tahini for an unforgettable dinner experience.

Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 35 min
Servings 3 people
Difficulty Medium
Chipotle Tahini Bowl

Ingredients

For the Roasted Vegetables:
  • 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
  • 1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving
For the Chipotle Tahini Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3-4 tablespoons water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cube sweet potatoes, slice bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Toss with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Roast the vegetables: Spread vegetables on a large baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and vegetables are caramelized.
  3. Cook the quinoa: Meanwhile, rinse quinoa and cook with vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Make the sauce: In a food processor, blend tahini, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and maple syrup. Add water gradually until smooth and creamy.
  5. Warm the black beans: In the last 5 minutes of roasting, add drained black beans to the vegetable pan to warm through.
  6. Prepare fresh ingredients: Slice avocados, wash spinach, and chop cilantro.
  7. Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa among three bowls. Top with baby spinach, roasted vegetables, black beans, corn, and avocado slices.
  8. Finish and serve: Drizzle generously with chipotle tahini sauce, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Calories 580
Protein 18g
Carbs 68g
Fat 26g
Fiber 16g
Sugar 12g

Nutrition information is per serving and approximate.

Chef's Tips

Heat Level: Start with 1 chipotle pepper and add more to taste. The adobo sauce adds extra smokiness and heat.
Make Ahead: Roasted vegetables and sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Store separately and reheat vegetables before serving.
Vegan Option: This recipe is naturally vegan when using maple syrup instead of honey in the sauce.
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