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Quinoa Harvest Bowl with Tahini Dressing

This Quinoa Harvest Bowl is a nutrient-packed, fiber-rich, vibrant salad perfect for a healthy lunch. Featuring quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, fresh arugula, avocado, and sprouted pumpkin seeds, it is topped with a homemade tahini dressing for extra flavor and creaminess. Ideal for weight loss or anyone looking for a filling plant-based meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Yield: 2 serving
Published: July 21, 2025

Tags

LunchMain CourseSaladWeight-Loss FriendlyVeganVegetarianHigh-ProteinGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 piece sweet-potato
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 2 cup arugula
  • 1 piece avocado
  • 0.25 cup pumpkin-sprouts
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black-pepper
  • 2 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon maple-syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dijon-mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black-pepper

Tools

  • pan
  • bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat a pan over medium heat. Add peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender.
  3. If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight and cook until soft. If using canned, rinse and drain. Roast the chickpeas in a pan until crispy.
  4. Chop the avocado and wash the fresh arugula or greens. Set aside.
  5. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, arugula, chopped avocado, and sprouted pumpkin seeds.
  6. Drizzle with tahini dressing (see below), season with salt and black pepper to taste, and gently toss to combine.
  7. In a small bowl, combine tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, mustard sauce, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Thin with a little water if needed to reach desired consistency.

Serving suggestions

Serve immediately as a healthy main course bowl for lunch.

Storage suggestions

Best enjoyed fresh. If storing, keep components and dressing separate in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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