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Colorful glow bowl recipe with roasted cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato, and crispy chickpeas topped with creamy tahini yogurt sauce

Glow Bowl Recipe: Roasted Veggie, Tahini Yogurt Sauce

A colorful and nourishing glow bowl with roasted cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato, and crispy chickpeas topped with a creamy tahini yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets, or 12 oz precut
  • 3 large carrots cut into round pieces
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided, 2 tbsp for cauliflower and carrots, 2 tbsp for chickpeas
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder divided between both trays
  • 1 tsp oregano for cauliflower and carrots tray
  • 1.5 tsp paprika divided between both trays
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin divided between both trays
  • 1 tsp salt divided, more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper divided between both trays
  • 1/2 large lemon juiced, about 2 tablespoons, for roasted cauliflower and carrots
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, optional
  • 15.5 oz canned chickpeas drained, rinsed, and thoroughly dried
  • 1 sweet potato diced into even cubes
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt for vegan version
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice from 1 large lemon, for tahini yogurt sauce
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for tahini yogurt sauce
  • 1 clove garlic for tahini yogurt sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin for tahini yogurt sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt for tahini yogurt sauce
  • arugula or greens of choice optional, for serving
  • toppings of choice hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, red onion, green onions, fresh herbs, or goat cheese

Equipment

  • Kitchen knife
  • Cutting board
  • 2 rimmed baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor
  • Medium mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cut cauliflower into florets and slice carrots into rounds, keeping pieces roughly the same size. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with oil. Spread cauliflower and carrots in a single layer, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. At the same time, drain and rinse the chickpeas and pat completely dry with a paper towel. Discard any loose skins. Wet chickpeas will steam rather than crisp, so dry them well. Toss in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on one half of a second lined baking sheet. Place diced sweet potatoes on the other half and drizzle with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on the middle rack for 20 to 28 minutes until chickpeas are golden and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. While everything roasts, make the tahini yogurt sauce. Add Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend for about 60 seconds until smooth. Add water one tablespoon at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency. Taste and adjust salt or lemon.
  4. After the first roasting round, remove the cauliflower and carrots tray. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and scatter the parsley. Return to the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown and slightly crispy. Watch carefully as cauliflower can burn quickly at this temperature.
  5. To assemble, spoon a generous amount of tahini yogurt sauce onto the base of each bowl. Layer arugula or greens on top, then add the sweet potatoes, roasted cauliflower and carrots, and crispy chickpeas. Add toppings of choice and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store roasted vegetables and tahini yogurt sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days. Store roasted chickpeas at room temperature in a loosely covered container for up to 7 days to maintain crispiness. For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or cayenne to the spice blend. Add shredded chicken, salmon, or tofu for extra protein. Use plant-based yogurt to make the recipe fully vegan.