Roasted Broccoli Bowl Tahini (Printable)

Crispy roasted broccoli over fluffy quinoa with creamy tahini dressing, topped with fresh herbs and sesame seeds.

# What You'll 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 pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until broccoli is golden and crispy at the edges.
04 - Rinse quinoa or rice under cold water. Combine with water or broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy. Cook quinoa for approximately 15 minutes or brown rice for approximately 35 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in water until smooth and pourable.
06 - Divide cooked grains among serving bowls. Top with roasted broccoli and onions. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Garnish with sesame seeds, parsley, avocado slices, and lemon wedges as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The broccoli gets genuinely crispy, not just softly roasted, which changes everything about how it tastes.
  • One bowl feeds you completely without feeling heavy or complicated, and you can make it in about 40 minutes start to finish.
  • It tastes even better the next day when the flavors settle, making it a quiet hero of meal prep season.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting; that one moment of attention is what prevents one side from burning while the other stays pale.
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it sits, so make it just before you need it, and if it gets too thick, a splash of warm water brings it back to life.
03 -
  • Make extra tahini sauce and keep it in the refrigerator; it becomes a go-to condiment for other grains, roasted vegetables, and even sandwiches.
  • If your lemon is room temperature before juicing, you'll get more juice from it—roll it gently on the counter first to break down the cell walls.
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