The Harvest Bowl

If you're looking for a delicious and filling meal packed with protein, look no further than The Harvest Bowl! This hearty dish features roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, broccoli, and quinoa, all topped off with a creamy peanut butter sauce that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Not only is this meal warm and comforting, but it's also incredibly nutritious and satisfying. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, The Harvest Bowl is sure to become a new favourite.

For the Veggies:

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled & cubed

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 apple, sliced or diced

For the Quinoa:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 2 cups water 

• pinch of salt

• pinch of turmeric, optional

For the Tofu:

• 1 block firm tofu, pressed and 

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup peanut butter
  

• 1/4 cup warm water
  

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  

• 2 tbsp maple syrup
  

• 1 tbsp olive oil
  

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  

• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
  

• 1 tsp ginger, minced or powder
  

• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 410°F (220°C) and prepare 2 parchment lined baking sheets.

2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Toss them with cornstarch until evenly coated. Drizzle with olive oil and bake on baking sheet for 25-28 minutes.

3. Drain, rinse, and pat dry the chickpeas.  Place them on half the baking sheet.  Place the broccoli on the other half.  Drizzle chickpeas and broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika.  Add them to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.

4. Rinse quinoa and add it to a pot with 2 cups of cold water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and let simmer 12 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

5. In a small bowl or a blender, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until well combined. Gradually add warm water to the mixture until you reach your desired sauce consistency. 

6. Thinly slice or chop a fresh apple.

7. Assemble the Harvest Bowl by placing sweet potatoes, broccoli, chickpeas over a bed of cooked quinoa.  Add the fresh apple. Drizzle the creamy peanut sauce over the veggies and quinoa.

8. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds if desired.  Enjoy