Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant spiralized veggie bowl with zucchini, sweet potato noodles and creamy tahini sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Spiralize zucchini and sweet potato. For raw texture, set aside immediately. For tender noodles, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add a light drizzle of olive oil, and sauté spiralized vegetables separately for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and maple syrup or honey. Gradually add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Divide spiralized zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and carrot equally between two serving bowls, arranging vegetables in sections.
04 - Top each bowl with 3.5 ounces of sliced grilled chicken breast or prepared tofu.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over each bowl, covering the vegetables and protein.
06 - Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs and 0.5 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and toss gently before eating to distribute sauce evenly.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel effortless instead of rushed.
  • The tahini sauce tastes restaurant-quality but requires no special skills or hard-to-find ingredients.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble bowls at the last minute, perfect for feeding different people with different preferences.
02 -
  • Tahini can seize up and become grainy if you add liquid too quickly, so always whisk slowly and gradually, especially with that first addition of lemon juice.
  • Spiralized vegetables release moisture as they sit, which means assembling the bowl just before eating preserves that crisp texture that makes this dish special.
03 -
  • If you're serving multiple people, make the sauce first and let it rest for five minutes so the flavors deepen and meld before you taste it for final seasoning.
  • Pat your spiralized vegetables dry with a paper towel if they've released excess moisture, which prevents the bowl from becoming watery when you add the creamy sauce.
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