Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant spiralized vegetables with protein and creamy tahini sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 1 medium sweet potato, spiralized
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup baby spinach
05 - 1 small carrot, spiralized or julienned (optional)

→ Protein

06 - 7 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced or 7 oz firm tofu for vegetarian option

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons tahini
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water for thinning
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - Spiralize zucchini and sweet potato. Keep raw for crisp texture or sauté separately in nonstick skillet over medium heat with olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.
02 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup, and water in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with additional water as needed.
03 - Divide spiralized zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and carrot between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with 3.5 oz sliced grilled chicken breast or pan-seared tofu.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over both bowls, ensuring even coating.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds.
07 - Serve immediately while components are fresh, tossing gently to distribute sauce throughout the noodles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns vegetables into something playful and exciting without any fancy techniques or long cooking times.
  • The tahini sauce is so good you will want to drizzle it on everything from roasted vegetables to grain bowls.
  • You can swap proteins, vegetables, and toppings based on what is already in your fridge, making it endlessly flexible.
  • It feels light but keeps you satisfied, especially when you balance the sweet potato with the freshness of zucchini and spinach.
02 -
  • Do not oversauté the sweet potato noodles or they will turn to mush, two to three minutes over medium heat is truly enough.
  • Tahini can seize up when you first add lemon juice, but keep whisking and add water slowly and it will loosen into a silky sauce.
  • If your zucchini releases water after spiralizing, pat it gently with a paper towel before adding it to the bowl to prevent sogginess.
03 -
  • If you do not have a spiralizer, use a julienne peeler or even a regular vegetable peeler to create ribbons instead of noodles.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for just a minute or two, it makes them fragrant and adds a deeper flavor.
  • Always taste your sauce before drizzling, tahini brands vary in intensity and you may need more lemon or sweetness to balance it out.
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