Truckee Thursdays –
A place we Tahoe people convene for the purpose of food and fun.
Two Thursdays ago, the food far surpassed any year prior.
I ate the second best bowl ever (still dream of the first). Dave was impressed with my every last drop, would’ve licked the bowl but in public stamina.
Truckee Thursdays is over, so what’s a girl to do? Recreate!
There are many components within this bowl, but the beauty is every portion can be made days in advance, then assembled.
We kept, changed, rearranged, and so hope you enjoy this…
seasonal
fresh
flavorful
texturally
layered
and
topped with
the best tasting
dill yogurt sauce
bowl!
There
are times
I can’t stop
taking pictures
But remember,
once done, it’s time to eat
♥️
Roasted Vegetable Greens & Grain Bowl
A delicious array of roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas and tomatoes, quinoa, sautéed bell peppers and onions, with cucumbers, sprinkled with black sesame seeds.
Servings: 3
Calories: 518
Ingredients:
Roasted Sweet Potato
- 1 sweet potato - large, cut into ½" cubes
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 15 cherry tomatoes - halved
Tri-Color Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- ½ - 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- ½ - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - optional
Sauteed Onions and Bell Peppers
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olice oil or equivalent
- 1½ bell peppers - sliced
- 1 red onion - sliced
- sprinkle salt
Dill Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 lime - juiced
- 1 Tablespoon dill
- 1 teaspoon parsley
Garnish
- Spice Roasted Chickpeas - recipe link in notes
- english cucumber, sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil with spring greens tossed with a dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Add the sweet potato seasonings to a small bowl.
- Meanwhile, rinse and drain one cup of quinoa thoroughly in cold water. In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, place 1 cup in 2 cups of water or (for added flavor) vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover, and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 10 - 15 minutes. When finished, the grains will appear soft and rings will form around the edges. Let cool, then add the lime juice and garlic powder.
- Add sweet potato to a medium bowl. Drizzle oil and sprinkle with seasoning mix; stir to coat.
- On the largest baking sheet, spread the sweet potatoes across, giving as much room as possible. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Coat the halved cherry tomatoes in a light spray or drizzle of oil. Stir the sweet potatoes, then make room and add the cherry tomatoes for the next 20 minutes of baking, then remove. To crisp the sweet potatoes, turn the oven to broil. Watch carefully so they don't burn, stir maybe twice.
- Remove from oven and let the potatoes crisp further on the pan.
- Heat a medium-sized pan over medium, add oil. Once heated, add red onion, bell peppers, and salt. Stir occasionally until the onions are caramelized and the bell peppers are tender. Remove and set aside.
Bowl Assembly
- As you wish or...Quinoa on the bottom. Around the world with sweet potato, english cucumber, sautéed bell peppers and onions, spring greens mix, through the middle with tomatoes and chickpeas, then topped with dill yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.Now for the big question - do you keep 'em seperated or mess it all up ; )
Notes
- The quinoa, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, onions, dill yogurt sauce, and chickpeas can be made day of or in advance, then assembled.
- Chickpea recipe.
- According to preference, the dill yogurt sauce can be thickened or thinned with lime, then seasoned to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1229mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 8590IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 4mg
