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Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 carrots, cut into slivers or coins
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 3Tbls. avocado oil
  • 2 Tbls. date syrup
  • 1 Tbls. chopped rosemary

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbls. date syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • optional: cayenne or smoked paprika
  • Base: 1.5 cups cooked quinoa OR 2 cups cabbage marinated in lemon juice
  • Topping Ideas: pepitas, thinly sliced apples, fresh basil or cilantro, feta cheese, pomegranate arils
  • Add a Protein: cooked chicken, roasted tempeh, shredded pork shoulder, canellini beans

Directions

  1. Preheat. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Bake. Toss cut veggies with oil, syrup & rosemary. Roast for 30-40 minutes.
  3. Dressing. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  4. Assemble & Serve. Divide desired base amongst 4 shallow bowls. Add roasted veggies & desired protein. Drizzle with tahini dressing & serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  1. Choose your base depending on dietary needs or just flavor. Feel free to choose something else like greens, wild rice or even pureed cauliflower or mashed potatoes!
  2. Dressing will thicken as it sits – simply add some olive oil or room temp water to thin before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: ~650kcal, Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Dietary Fiber: 22g, Sugars: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g