Roasted Brassica Bowl (Printable)

Colorful roasted vegetables over grains with creamy tahini dressing

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
03 - 8.8 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Grains

07 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or farro

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons tahini
09 - 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp-tender.
04 - While vegetables roast, prepare grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add water until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
06 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables. Drizzle generously with tahini-lemon dressing.
07 - Garnish with pumpkin seeds, parsley, and chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vegetables get genuinely crispy and sweet when roasted, nothing sad or steamed about them.
  • That tahini dressing is so creamy and bright you'll find yourself making it for other bowls all week.
  • It comes together in less than an hour with minimal cleanup, which feels like a small miracle on busy nights.
02 -
  • Don't toss the vegetables more than once during roasting—that initial contact with the hot pan is what creates the crispy, caramelized exterior.
  • The tahini dressing seems thin at first, but it thickens slightly as it sits, so start conservative with water and add more if needed.
03 -
  • If your tahini is very thick straight from the jar, warm it slightly in the microwave before whisking—it incorporates into a silky dressing much more easily.
  • Taste the vegetables right out of the oven and adjust salt before assembling, since the dressing already has salt and you don't want it to be overwhelming.
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