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Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini

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Warm lunch bowl with kale, quinoa, chickpeas, and roasted sweet potatoes with an oil-free citrus tahini dressing. Perfect for a cozy working winter lunch!

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini by Flora & Vino

Hi, friends.

It’s kind of a strange time of year.

The novelty of the new year has worn off and the next big holiday in sight is Valentine’s Day.

I’ve been hunkering down and working on the cookbook with the fire of a fast approaching manuscript deadline.

Honestly, the hardest part of cookbook recipe creation is keeping said recipes from you! 

I’m so accustomed to the instant gratification of the blog posting process that hoarding all of this content feels downright miserly.

Which is why I’m letting one of the recipes slip through the cracks today…

This Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini is my current, go-to lunch!

It’s served warm, and packed with complex carbs, plant-based protein, and a creamy, oil-free citrus tahini dressing.

So, if it can fuel me to write my first cookbook, I can’t wait to see what it does for you!

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini prep photo by Flora & Vino

I fixed variations of this meal-preppable lunch bowl for the cookbook and finally decided that you need the recipe, like, yesterday.

So, here it is. 

For the bowl itself, you’ll need:

  • avocado oil 
  • kale
  • cooked quinoa
  • chickpeas
  • garlic powder 
  • Himalayan sea salt 
  • baked sweet potato
  • hemp hearts 
  • dried cranberries 

That’s it!

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini prep photo by Flora & Vino

I like to prepare the baked sweet potatoes and cooked quinoa in advance, usually on a Sunday, so that they’re ready for assembly.

Peel and cube the sweet potato and bake them for 30-40 minutes until they’re fork tender and light brown underneath.

Then, while the sweet potato is baking, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. 

Allow both the sweet potato and quinoa to cool completely and transfer to the fridge until you’re ready for bowl assembly. 

You can use the time while they’re baking to wash the kale and prepare the chickpeas. 

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini prep photo by Flora & Vino

I also recommend mixing up the dressing in advance, too! 

For the citrus tahini, you’ll need:

  • runny tahini
  • apple cider vinegar
  • lemon
  • orange
  • dijon mustard
  • pure maple syrup
  • garlic powder 
  • Himalayan sea salt
  • black pepper
  • filtered water

That’s it!

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini by Flora & Vino

Mix up the citrus tahini in advance, by adding all ingredients to a bowl and whisking vigorously until well combined and creamy.

Add more filtered water in one Tablespoon increments to reach desired consistency.

You want the dressing to be thick and creamy, yet pourable. 

I like to shake mine up in a salad dressing container, if you have one, instead of stirring. 

Refrigerate the dressing until you’re ready to dress your lunch.

The dressing will thicken up after refrigeration, so add a little more filtered water before serving if it’s too thick. 

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini by Flora & Vino

When you’re ready to create your bowl, add a drizzle of avocado oil to a large saucepan over medium heat.

Once warm, add in the shredded kale, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, garlic powder, and Himalayan sea salt.

Sauté the mixture for 3-5 minutes, until the kale is softened and the quinoa is slightly crispy.

Next, add in the baked sweet potato cubes to briefly warm them up.

Then, transfer the contents to a bowl and drizzle with citrus tahini and garnish with hemp hearts and dried cranberries.

Dig in and enjoy!

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini by Flora & Vino

Enjoy this Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini as an easy lunch or dinner. 

Because I’m able to work from home, I love making this bowl on the spot, as a speedy reprieve from my home office. 

It heats up on the stovetop in less than 5 minutes, for a cozy elevated lunch.  

If you need a quick commuter lunch, try sautéing the contents together in advance and storing in the fridge. 

When you’re ready to serve, reheat the dish in the microwave and top with citrus tahini dressing. 

I love the addition of dried cranberries and hemp hearts for a touch of sweetness and nuttiness. 

Feel free to add in any combination of nuts, dried fruit, or seeds. 

Enjoy!

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini by Flora & Vino

If you make a Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini, show me! I’d love to see how yours turned out!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums. 

Give me a shout on Instagram and use #floraandvino to show me your creations.

Check out my Pinterest page to pin more recipes like this one to make later.

For more warm lunch bowl inspiration, check out my Garlicky Chickpeas & Kale Bowl with Cream Tahini and Forbidden Rice Power Bowls with Orange Maple Miso Dressing.

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XO Lauren

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini by Flora & Vino

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Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl with Citrus Tahini


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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: Vegan
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Warm lunch bowl with kale, quinoa, chickpeas, and roasted sweet potatoes with an oil-free citrus tahini dressing. Perfect for a cozy working winter lunch!


Ingredients

Warm Kale Quinoa Bowl:

  • 1 tsp avocado oil 
  • ½ bunch of kale, shredded 
  • ⅓ cup cooked quinoa
  • ⅓ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed 
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder 
  • Himalayan sea salt 
  • ½ cup sweet potato, cubed and baked
  • 1 tsp hemp hearts 
  • 1 TBSP dried cranberries 

Citrus Tahini:

  • ¼ cup runny tahini
  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • juice from ½ lemon
  • juice from ½ orange
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp pure maple syrup
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder 
  • Himalayan sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup filtered water + more as needed to thin

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scrub and peel your sweet potato and slice into 1” cubes. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, until fork tender and light brown underneath. Cool and refrigerate until ready for  use.
  2. Prepare the quinoa, if you haven’t already done so, by following packaging instructions. Set aside. 
  3. Mix up the citrus tahini in advance by adding all ingredients to a bowl and whisking vigorously until well combined and creamy. Add more filtered water in 1 Tablespoon increments to reach desired consistency. Refrigerate until ready for use.
  4. Add the avocado oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Once warm, add in the shredded kale, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, garlic powder, and Himalayan sea salt. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the kale is softened. Add in the sweet potato to briefly warm. 
  5. To serve, transfer the contents to a bowl and top with citrus tahini. Garnish with hemp hearts and dried cranberries. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Tone It Up

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Entree
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free

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Photography by Hot Pan Kitchen 

Filed Under: All Food Recipes, Gluten-Free, Meal Prep, Power Bowls, Salad, The Main Meal

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  1. Jason

    January 19, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    This sounds like a great recipe. Simple but delicious!

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