Roasted Veg Bowl

Roasted Veg Bowl

ingredients 
  • 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cauliflower cut into thirds - base trimmed but leaves kept on
  • 1 -14-ounce canned chickpeas, drained and dried in a towel 
  • 1 tsp curry powder 
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic 
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 head of kale finely chopped and washed 
  • 1 lemon 
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 tsp kosher salt 
  • garlicky tahini 
  • Fresh mint, cilantro or parsley to garnish
  • Flaky sea salt to finish
  • Garlicky tahini – recipe from Eating Out Loud
  • Quick pickled shallots - recipe below
Quick Pickled Shallots
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1/3 cup red wine vin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  1. Slice the shallots and place in a bowl with the red wine vin, kosher salt and sugar. Mix well and keep to the side. Let is sit for at least 20 minutes before using.
Directions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees F. Chop sweet potato into small chunks and place on roasting tray. Place the cauliflower next to it. Drizzle both with 2 tablespoons of evoo and season well with kosher salt. 
  2. In a bowl place the drained and dried chickpeas. Add in the curry powder, 2 tablespoons evoo, 1 tsp kosher salt and granulated garlic. Mix and place next to the cauliflower and sweet potato. Place in the pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  3. Make the quinoa according to the package. When it is steamed add in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Mix and keep covered.
  4. Place the chopped kale into a bowl and add in the lemon, 1 tbs evoo and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Massage the kale.
  5. When the veg is roasted, remove from oven. In a bowl, place a cup of quinoa and a cup of the massaged kale. Add in the roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, chickpeas and top with pickled shallots, fresh mint and a sprinkle of sea salt. Finish with lots of garlicky tahini.