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Side view of a roasted veggie bowl with lemon tahini sauce on top.

Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl Recipe

These Roasted Veggie Grain Bowls with Lemon Herb Tahini are the ultimate feel-good meal. Loaded with perfectly roasted vegetables, hearty grains, and a creamy, bright tahini sauce, they deliver the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and nourishing ingredients in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 717

Ingredients
  

For the quinoa:
  • 1 cup dried quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups water or chicken broth. If using water add ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
For the roasted veggies:
  • 1 large potato diced
  • 1 sweet potato diced
  • 1 head of broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 red onion sliced into thin slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 to 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan or ¼ cup pre-grated, added at the end of roasting.
For the chickpeas:
  • 1 16 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • tsp cayenne
For the tahini sauce:
  • 4-6 cloves of garlic
  • ½ cup tahini paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½-1 tsp salt
  • handful of fresh parsley
  • Ice water as needed to adjust consistency

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water or chicken broth, olive oil, and salt (if using water). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Roast the veggies: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Add the diced potato, sweet potatoes, broccoli florets, and red onion slices to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated. Spread the veggies in a single layer on a large baking sheet (use two if needed to avoid overcrowding). Roast for 30–35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and golden brown with crispy edges. When the veggies have about 5-10 minutes left, sprinkle the parmesan on top.
  3. Air fry the chickpeas. Pat the chickpeas dry with a towel. Toss with olive oil, salt, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne until well coated. Air fry at 380°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until crispy.
  4. Make the green tahini sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine garlic cloves, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, salt and parsley. Blend until smooth. Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa between four bowls. Top each with a generous portion of roasted veggies. Drizzle with garlic tahini sauce and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 717kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 23gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1791mgPotassium: 1393mgFiber: 12gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 9319IUVitamin C: 152mgCalcium: 338mgIron: 6mg

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the sheet pan. Spread the vegetables in a single layer (use two pans if needed) so they roast instead of steam. This is key for golden edges and deeper flavor.
  • Cut veggies evenly! Try to dice the potatoes and sweet potatoes to a similar size so everything cooks at the same rate.
  • Add the parmesan at the end. Sprinkling the parmesan during the last 5 to 10 minutes prevents burning while still giving you that salty, savory finish.
  • Dry the chickpeas really well. Patting them dry before seasoning helps them crisp up better in the air fryer.
  • Use ice water for the tahini sauce! Cold water helps emulsify the tahini, making the sauce extra smooth, creamy, and pourable.
  • Season in layers. Properly seasoning the quinoa, veggies, chickpeas, and sauce separately ensures the entire bowl tastes well-balanced, not flat.

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