Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

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

# Components:

→ 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
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

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

# Method:

01 - Spiralize zucchini and sweet potato. For raw texture, set aside. For softer noodles, sauté separately in a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup or honey, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed to reach desired pourable consistency.
03 - Distribute spiralized zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and carrot evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with sliced grilled chicken breast or pan-seared tofu pieces.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over both bowls, ensuring all components are coated.
06 - Garnish each bowl with fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, tossing gently to distribute sauce throughout the noodles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns everyday vegetables into something that feels like a treat, not a chore.
  • The tahini sauce is so good you'll want to put it on everything for the next week.
  • You can swap the protein, the veggies, even the dressing, and it still works beautifully.
  • It comes together in half an hour and looks like you spent twice that long.
02 -
  • Don't skip pressing the tofu if you're using it, the extra moisture will make your bowl soggy and dilute the sauce.
  • Spiralized sweet potato needs a little heat to become tender, raw sweet potato noodles are too tough and starchy to enjoy.
  • Make the sauce first so the flavors have a minute to meld while you prep the vegetables.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for just a minute until fragrant, it makes a surprising difference.
  • Use a Y peeler to spiralize if you don't have a spiralizer, it takes longer but works in a pinch.
  • Taste your tahini sauce before drizzling, some tahinis are more bitter and need an extra touch of sweetness or lemon.
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