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Chipotle Tahini Bowls Recipe

Chipotle Tahini Bowls Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Description

These Chipotle Tahini Bowls are a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal option. Roasted vegetables, black beans, and a flavorful chipotle tahini sauce come together to create a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Chipotle Tahini Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 12 chipotle peppers in adobo (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 24 tablespoons water (to thin)

For the Bowls:

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Roast the Veggies: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato, zucchini, and bell pepper with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and browned.
  2. Make the Chipotle Tahini Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine tahini, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a creamy drizzle consistency. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice or quinoa among bowls. Top with black beans, roasted vegetables, avocado slices, and a generous drizzle of chipotle tahini sauce. Garnish with cilantro or green onions and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken, tofu, or a fried egg for extra protein.
  • Make it ahead: the sauce and veggies store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Sauce also works great as a dip or salad dressing!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Bowl
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Southwest-Inspired, Plant-Based

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg