This Vegan Tahini Beet Power Bowl is a delicious Gluten Free Buddha Bowl recipe that is great for meal prep because it contains a nice balance of protein, fibre and healthy fat!
Call it what you want. Power bowls, buddha bowls, macro bowls, whatevs. I don’t really care as long as it gets to my mouth when I need a food fix. Beets have become a real obsession as of late, mainly because they’re absolutely gorgeous, but also because both the root and the leaves are loaded with nutrition. And what’s up with always throwing out the leaves! They are arguably better for you than the roots and I think their natural bitterness helps balance out the sweetness of the beets really nicely when served together in a bowl like this vegan tahini beet power bowl.
How to Make this Vegan Tahini Beet Power Bowl
Power bowls are all about colour, variety, and great textures and flavours. I start with my go-to grain, quinoa, because it’s loaded with protein and is also naturally gluten free. I then roast up some cauliflower and chickpeas until they’re golden and crispy, and then add a melange of spiralized beets and their raw greens. Avocado basically needs to go in EVERYTHING so that’s a must, and sweet pomegranate and crunchy pumpkin seeds round things out. I top mine with a little tahini drizzle for that savoury flavour and face plant into the bowl.
Lovelies, let me know, what would you put in your dream power bowl?
What are your thoughts on this vegan tahini beet power bowl combo?
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Vegan Tahini Beet Power Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and dried
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 can chickpeas drained, rinsed and dried
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cups beet greens from 2 bunches of beets, chiffonade
- 2 red beets spiralized or grated
- 2 yellow beets spiralized or grated
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp tahini
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring two cups of water in a small saucepot to a boil over high heat. Add in the quinoa, cover and simmer until cooked, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 450 F. Spread the cauliflower out onto one baking sheet and the chickpeas onto another and toss each with a tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the lemon juice, along with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, massage the raw beet greens with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
- Toss the quinoa with the remaining dressing and divide the quinoa between four bowls. Top with the massaged beet greens, spiralized beets, roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, pomegranate arils, avocado, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with a little tahini and enjoy.
Nutrition
Updated on July 9th, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
KATHERINE OCONNOR says
Do you cook the beets first or just spiralize raw beets? Thank you.
Abbey Sharp says
spiralized raw
Farrah says
I haven’t made anything with beets in it for a while–this looks so good! :]! I love allthe colors in it!!
Abbey Sharp says
So pretty
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
Yum, this looks like a hearty meal! I love the combo of flavors and beets are a fave of mine!!
Abbey Sharp says
So delicious!
Carrie says
I’m totally on a power bowl kick lately! I made one the other day with cauliflower & broccoli rice with gorgonzola cheese, cucumbers, and grilled salmon!
Abbey Sharp says
yum! Sounds amazing
jill conyers says
This is definitely a meal I would love.
Abbey Sharp says
Yay! So glad
Deborah Brooks says
I always forget about using the beet greens. I make some sort of bowl like this a few days a week. My fave!
Abbey Sharp says
It’s so so yummy
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Power bowl is right! This is making it’s way to my lunch menu ASAP!
Mikki says
OH my goodness! This bowl looks AMAZING!!
It’s packed with so much goodness!! Awesome recipe!