Super Nourishing Lemon Tahini Bowl
There are many things to love about this vegan Super Nourishing Lemon Tahini Bowl.
It offers a wonderful mix of plant-based flavors
It’s protein rich – quinoa and chickpeas are particularly great sources
and packed with cruciferous vegetables- kale and broccoli
making it super immunity boosting
It’s easy to prepare.
And a crowd pleaser.
Nutrition Facts
Just how nourishing is this salad? Very! It’s full of health promoting phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Take a look at the nutrition facts.
Each salad contains 25 grams of protein
173 mg of calcium
4 mg of iron
610 calories
and
47 grams of dietary fiber
and no cholesterol at all. Plant-based meals never have cholesterol.
Thats a whole lot of goodness in one bowl!
Use the Recipe as a Template
There’s no need to follow the recipe ingredient by ingredient.
Don’t have quinoa? No worries. Swap it out with your favorite grain…barley, white or brown rice, farro
Prefer some other vegetables? Try some steamed carrots or cooked sweet potatoes, or anything else you’d like
Don’t like chickpeas? Try tofu or tempeh, Cannellini or pinto beans
Looking for some other delicious salads? Try this Spicy Asian Salad.

Super Nourishing Lemon Tahini Bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa cooked according to the package instructions
- 1 medium sized beet cooked, peeled and diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets cut small and steamed
- 4 cups steamed kale
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 ripe avocados sliced
For the Dressing
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 ½ tablespoons agave nectar
- ½ cup water more to thin if desired
- 2 tablespoons peeled and grated ginger
- Salt to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Lemon wedges
- Everything but the Bagel Seasoning or Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
Instructions
- Divide the salad ingredients between four medium sized plates or bowls.
- Mix the dressing with a blender, strong fork or whisk.
- Pour the dressing over each of the salads.
- Garnish if desired.