Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Print)

A vibrant bowl featuring spiralized vegetables with protein and flavorful tahini sauce for a nourishing, customizable meal.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 olive oil
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water for consistency adjustment
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

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

# Instructions:

01 - Spiralize zucchini and sweet potato. For raw texture, set aside immediately. For softer noodles, sauté separately in nonstick skillet over medium heat with light olive oil drizzle for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
02 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup or honey, and water in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with additional water as needed for desired coating consistency.
03 - Arrange spiralized zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomato halves, baby spinach, and carrot in two serving bowls, distributing vegetables evenly.
04 - Top each bowl with sliced grilled chicken breast or prepared tofu.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over both bowls, coating vegetables and protein thoroughly.
06 - Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds.
07 - Serve immediately, tossing gently to distribute sauce throughout noodles and vegetables.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It turns vegetables into something exciting without any heavy carbs weighing you down.
  • The tahini sauce is so creamy and tangy that even picky eaters ask for seconds.
  • You can swap the protein and veggies based on whatever you have in the fridge.
  • It comes together in under half an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.
02 -
  • Don't skip salting your zucchini noodles if they seem watery, a quick pat with a paper towel after spiralizing prevents a soggy bowl.
  • Tahini can seize up when you first add water, but keep whisking and it will smooth out into a silky sauce.
  • Sweet potato noodles need a little heat to soften, raw ones are too crunchy and won't absorb the sauce well.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for just a minute or two, it wakes up their flavor and adds a deeper nuttiness.
  • If your tahini sauce thickens in the fridge, whisk in a little warm water to bring it back to life before drizzling.
  • Spiralize your veggies ahead of time and store them in the fridge in a sealed container lined with paper towels to keep them fresh and crisp.
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