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Anti-Inflammatory Harvest Glow Bowl with roasted veggies and tahini yogurt sauce

Anti-Inflammatory Harvest Glow Bowl

A colorful and cozy bowl filled with warm roasted veggies and a punchy dressing, perfect for when you're feeling puffy and low on energy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Healthy
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa or brown rice or farro Choose one base to keep it simple.
Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, chopped Roast with other vegetables.
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped Part of the roasted mix.
  • 1 cup squash, chopped Optional, add for sweetness.
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Base of the dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon tahini or Greek yogurt For creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric Anti-inflammatory spice.
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey A touch of sweetness.
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced For brightness.
  • 1 pinch salt To taste.
  • 1 pinch black pepper For flavor.
  • 1 splash warm water To thin dressing as needed.

Method
 

Preparation and Roasting Vegetables
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash into bite-size chunks.
  2. Toss the chopped veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of turmeric (and cinnamon, if using).
  3. Spread them out on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not piled on top of each other, and roast for 25-35 minutes, flipping once until tender and browned on the edges.
Cooking Grains
  1. Cook your chosen grain according to the package instructions. Ensure to salt the water generously.
  2. If using quinoa, rinse it first, then simmer until the grains unravel and the water is absorbed. Fluff and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, tahini (or yogurt), lemon juice, turmeric, black pepper, maple syrup (or honey), and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add warm water as needed until the dressing drizzles easily.

Notes

This bowl is flexible; feel free to add protein options like chicken, salmon, or tofu as desired. Keep grains and roasted veggies in separate containers for meal prep.