Warm Winter Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 cup uncooked grain of choice (suggested: wild or brown rice blend)
02 - 1 large beet, peeled and diced into chunks
03 - 1 large sweet potato, cut into small cubes
04 - 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

→ Seasonings & Oil

05 - Salt and pepper, adjust as needed
06 - 1 teaspoon cumin, split between uses
07 - 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder, split between uses

→ Maple Tahini Dressing

09 - 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
12 - 1/4 cup tahini, make sure it’s smooth
13 - 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
14 - 1-2 tablespoons cold water, adjust amount to thin dressing
15 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

16 - Vegan feta crumbles
17 - Hemp seeds (optional)
18 - Fresh spinach or prepped kale (1-2 cups, optional)
19 - Roasted pumpkin seeds with salt
20 - Slices of avocado

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 425°F. After drying the chickpeas with a towel, toss them in olive oil, half the garlic powder, half the cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a tray and bake for 30 minutes, turning them halfway, until crunchy.
02 - Take a separate tray, combine the cubed sweet potatoes and beets with olive oil, the rest of the garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring partway through, until tender when poked.
03 - As the veggies bake, follow the directions on your grain package to cook them properly.
04 - In a small bowl, stir together tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Add cold water a bit at a time until it reaches the consistency you like.
05 - Fill your bowls starting with the grain, then pile on the roasted veggies and crispy chickpeas. If you want, add greens, sprinkle with toppings like seeds and avocado, then finish by drizzling the tahini dressing.

# Notes:

01 - Use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free grains to make this dish gluten-free.
02 - Great for prepping! Keep all the parts separate and add dressing right before eating.