Description
This vibrant Mediterranean bowl is a nourishing, plant-based meal perfect for busy weeknights. It combines the comfort of roasted sweet potatoes and fluffy quinoa with the refreshing crunch of fresh vegetables. Topped with creamy hummus, zesty pickled onions, and silky avocado, this bowl is a celebration of simple, honest ingredients. It is deeply satisfying, energizing, and incredibly versatile for meal prepping throughout the work week.
Ingredients
1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups kale, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 cup quinoa, cooked
4 tablespoons hummus
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 Persian cucumber, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
While potatoes roast, combine thinly sliced red onion, white vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl; let sit for at least 15 minutes to pickle.
In a large bowl, massage the kale with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt until softened.
Divide the cooked quinoa into serving bowls.
Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, massaged kale, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, and fresh avocado.
Add a generous dollop of hummus to each bowl.
Finish by drizzling with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice, then top with the pickled red onions.
Notes
To meal prep, roast the sweet potatoes and cook the quinoa ahead of time and store in airtight containers. Add the avocado and fresh dressing just before serving to maintain freshness. For a kid-friendly version, serve the pickled onions on the side.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg