Roasted Broccoli Bowl (Printable)

Golden roasted broccoli and onions over fluffy grains with tangy 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 fresh 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 fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

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 black pepper. Spread evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Place baking sheet in oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once at the halfway point, until broccoli is golden and crispy at the edges.
04 - Rinse quinoa or brown rice under cold water. Combine with water or vegetable broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender (approximately 15 minutes for quinoa or 35 minutes for brown rice). Fluff with a fork.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until sauce reaches a smooth and pourable consistency.
06 - Divide cooked grains evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with roasted broccoli and onion slices. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Garnish each bowl with toasted sesame seeds, fresh parsley, avocado slices, and lemon wedges. Serve while grains and vegetables are still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The broccoli gets legitimately crispy and caramelized, tasting nothing like the steamed version you might remember from childhood.
  • It comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for those evenings when you want something wholesome without the fuss.
  • The creamy tahini sauce pulls everything together with just a whisper of garlic and lemon, no cream required.
  • You can prep components separately and assemble fresh, making it ideal for busy weeks.
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will thicken as it sits, so mix it just before serving and loosen with extra water if needed—consistency matters more than perfection here.
  • Don't skip the halfway stir when roasting; that one gesture means the difference between golden broccoli and some pieces burning while others stay pale.
03 -
  • Make extra tahini sauce and keep it in the fridge for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, or even toast—it becomes an invaluable kitchen staple.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before using; that small step makes them taste fresher and nuttier than pre-toasted.
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