I have been getting really good at emptying out my fridge at the end of every week to make room for my new lovelies picked up from the farmer's market on Sunday. And emptying of the said fridge is exactly how this Quinoa Veggie Bowl came about.
Quinoa Veggie Bowl with Basil Hummus Dressing
This is a great recipe to make your own, depending on what stragglers you have left in the ice-box at the end of the week.
I used a selection of:
- sweet potato,
- beetroot,
- brussels sprouts
- and broccoli.
But I can totally see some cauliflower or carrots being right at home in here.
Unfortunately, we had no carrots left, as my 3-year-old has decided they are the best thing ever, and eats them like they are going out of fashion.
There are definitely worse problems to have.
What Is Needed For This Quinoa Veggie Bowl?
Is there anything better than a big tray of roasted veggies?
I think not!
Pair them in this quinoa bowl with a quick and easy basil pesto hummus dressing, and you are raring to go with a delicious and nutritious bowl that really takes no effort at all to put together.
I top mine with some:
- crunchy chopped walnuts,
- a sprinkle of hemp seeds,
- some chopped shallots,
- and a beautifully poached egg, which gives you the perfect protein-enriched bowl.
Change it up and serve with some baked tofu or some strips of stir-fried chicken or beef if eggs aren't your thing. Or just serve as is.
Like I said, this quinoa veggie bowl is just begging to be made into your own creation using whatever you have on hand.
Play around, have some fun and delve in.
For some other dinner in bowl ideas, check out these recipes:
Quick Tip On Making Quinoa Extra Quick
To make things extra quick in the kitchen, I have been using an Instant Pot for cooking grains etc. I have no affiliation with the brand, I just really love how quick the device makes everything!
Hope you love it!
Happy eating 🙂
Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Basil Hummus Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa cooked according to package instructions
- Juice of half a large lemon
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 head of beetroot peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 cup brussels sprouts de-stemmed and halved
- 1 medium head broccoli chopped into florets
- ¼ head of cabbage cut into thick strips
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil of choice
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup hummus homemade or store bought
- ½ cup basil pesto home-made or store bought
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts to serve
- ¼ cup finely chopped spring onions to serve
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds to serve
- 4 poached eggs to serve
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, add in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Pop the chopped sweet potato, beetroot, brussels sprouts and broccoli into a roasting tin. Add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Ensure all veggies are coated
- Roast all vegetables except for the cabbage for 35 mins. Pop the cabbage onto the tray when there is only 20 minutes cooking time left
- While the vegetables are roasting combine the hummus, pesto and 1tbsp olive oil. Whisk to combine
- To serve: add a layer of quinoa, topped with roasted vegetables, a sprinkle of chopped spring onions, a sprinkle of chopped walnuts and a poached egg. Drizzle over the basil hummus, a sprinkle of hemp seeds and serve
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Michelle Blackwoos says
Quinoa bowls are my new favorite dishes, love how they can be packed with lots of vegetables. Such a healthy treat!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says
This looks like the perfect way to eat lots of healthy veggies at once! yum!
The Vegan 8 says
Basil hummus dressing has me drooling!! Great idea!
Donna1 says
It is quite delicious 🙂
Gin says
Fabulous flavors, and I want to put that hummus sauce on everything!
Donna1 says
I certainly have been 🙂
Uma Srinivas says
Looks delicious and packed with good things! Love it 🙂
Donna1 says
Definitely full of goodies!
The Food Hunter says
Love the dressing on this
Donna1 says
Thanks 🙂 It is so easy and delicious!
pragati says
I love it...semi homemade and exotic!!
Donna1 says
It can be totally homemade if you make your own hummus and pesto, which I do. But I know that's not for everyone, and store bought works just as well 🙂
Hedi says
I love anything with hummus, so I am totally sold!
Donna1 says
Hummus is the best!
Sarah | Well and Full says
Oooh basil hummus dressing!! That sounds sooo good!
Donna1 says
Thanks Sarah! I have been loving using it on everything lately 🙂
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says
im all about cleaning out fridge meals..and this one looks great!
Donna1 says
Thanks Dixya!
Lucie says
Now that's the ultimate comfort food! I love all the flavors and veggies <3 I'd only swap the eggs for some tofu mashed with avocado and black salt to make it vegan and then devour it like there was no tomorrow 🙂
Donna1 says
Oh yum, I love the sound of the mashed tofu with avocado! I haven't messed around with tofu enough to come up with something as clever as that, but now I need to try it!! Thanks for the idea
Mel@avirtualvegan.com says
I love the sound of this! That basil hummus pesto sauce sounds amazing!
Donna1 says
Thanks Mel!! We have been enjoying it on a lot of our salads over the past couple of weeks, so versatile!
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
I love bowls! Such a great one bowl type of meal. And that sauce sounds amazing!
Donna1 says
Oh thanks Sophia! I am obsessed with bowl meals as well 🙂 I don't know what it is about them, but anything in a bowl just seems so much more exciting!
Jenn says
That basil hummus sounds fantastic! Yum!
Donna1 says
Thanks Jenn 🙂
Nicole says
This reminds me of the Quinoa Bowl that my husband orders at a local diner, I've been playing around with a vegan version of the bowl with pesto and this looks like a great one to try.
Donna1 says
Oh I hope it works out like the one you are trying to replicate!
Natalie Freed says
Yummy, yummy, yummy! This would make me incredibly happy for lunch. I love those
'clean out the fridge' recipes too. It fills me with joy to use up the stray veggies I have left!
Donna1 says
I am the same 🙂 I feel so accomplished when I clear out the fridge and make something delicious!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
With that long list of veggies and such a flavorful dressing, I bet this bowl makes for a wonderful meal!
Donna1 says
Thank you Natalie, it is quite delicious 🙂
Letty / Letty's Kitchen says
This salad looks fabulous! Such a versatile recipe too. Yep, put an egg on it!
Donna1 says
Yes, definitely one to play around with and make your own depending on what you have left. Wholeheartedly agree about the egg on top 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
So packed with so many good things! A perfect bite in each forkful! Love that basil hummus sauce!
Donna1 says
Thanks so much Rebecca 🙂 Definitely the perfect bite in every forkful!
Brie says
I love veggie heavy clean out the fridge recipes! And that basil hummus dressing is genius I could put it on everything. Pinning for my next Sunday fridge clean out 🙂
Donna1 says
Oh I hope you love it! Clean out the fridge recipes have become such an accomplishment in our house - I always feel so clever when I make something yummy from something that would otherwise be composted 🙂