🥗 Tahini-Drizzled Roasted Veggie Power Bowl (Mediterranean Style)

This vibrant power bowl is everything Mediterranean eating stands for — colorful roasted vegetables, hearty whole grains, plant-based protein, and a creamy lemon-tahini drizzle that ties it all together.

It’s nourishing, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a light dinner. Every bite delivers fiber, healthy fats, and bold flavor without feeling heavy.

🌿 Why This Is Mediterranean-Inspired

✔ Plant-forward ingredients
✔ Extra virgin olive oil
✔ Whole grains
✔ Legumes for protein
✔ Tahini (sesame paste) for healthy fats
✔ Fresh herbs & lemon

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🥦 Roasted Vegetables

1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
Salt & black pepper

🌾 Base

1 cup cooked quinoa (or farro/brown rice)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed

🥄 Lemon Tahini Drizzle

¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small garlic clove, grated
2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Pinch of salt

🌿 Toppings

Fresh parsley or cilantro
Sliced cucumber
Crumbled feta (optional)
Toasted seeds (pumpkin or sesame)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Roast the Vegetables

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss vegetables with olive oil and spices.
Spread on baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.

2️⃣ Warm the Chickpeas

You can roast them alongside vegetables for extra texture (optional 15 minutes).

3️⃣ Prepare Tahini Sauce

Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt.
Add warm water gradually until smooth and drizzle-ready.

4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl

Divide quinoa into bowls.
Top with roasted vegetables and chickpeas.
Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
Add fresh herbs, cucumber, and feta if desired.

Serve warm or room temperature.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Add grilled chicken for extra protein
Add avocado for creaminess
Serve with warm whole-grain pita
Great for weekly meal prep

🥗 Nutritional Highlights

✔ High in fiber
✔ Plant-based protein
✔ Heart-healthy fats
✔ Rich in antioxidants
✔ Naturally vegetarian
✔ Easily vegan (omit feta)

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I make this vegan?

Yes! Simply skip the feta cheese.

Q2: Can I substitute quinoa?

Absolutely — use farro, bulgur, couscous, or brown rice.

Q3: How long does it keep?

Store components separately up to 4 days.

Q4: Can I meal prep it?

Yes. Keep tahini sauce separate and drizzle before serving.

Q5: Can I make it low-carb?

Replace quinoa with cauliflower rice.

Q6: My tahini sauce is too thick. What do I do?

Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth.