Roasted Brassica Bowl (Print Version)

Colorful roasted brassica vegetables over fluffy grains with creamy tangy dressing.

# What to Use:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
03 - 8.8 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Grains

07 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or farro

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp tahini
09 - 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
12 - 2 to 3 tbsp water, as needed
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

14 - 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 tsp chili flakes, optional

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp-tender.
04 - While vegetables roast, prepare the grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add water until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
06 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables. Drizzle generously with tahini-lemon dressing.
07 - Garnish with pumpkin seeds, parsley, and chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Those crispy, charred edges on the vegetables taste nothing like steamed versions you might've tried before.
  • The tahini-lemon dressing is silky enough that you'll find yourself drizzling extra on everything.
  • It comes together in 45 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time thinking about it.
02 -
  • Don't wash Brussels sprouts until right before cutting—moisture is their enemy when you're trying to get them crispy.
  • If your dressing breaks or gets too thick, just whisk in a tiny bit more water instead of starting over.
  • Those vegetables will keep roasting after you pull them out, so pull them slightly before they look fully done—they'll be perfect by serving time.
03 -
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before eating to deepen their flavor—makes all the difference in the final bowl.
  • Make extra dressing and keep it in the fridge; it's incredible drizzled over roasted potatoes, grain salads, or even raw vegetables as a dip.
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