Roasted Brassica Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant bowl with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts over hearty grains with zesty tahini-lemon dressing.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Grains

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

→ Dressing

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

→ Toppings

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

# How-To Steps:

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 the 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted brassicas develop a caramelized sweetness that makes you forget you're eating vegetables in the best way possible.
  • It's a bowl you can prep in under an hour, customize endlessly, and actually feel satisfied eating without the afternoon energy crash.
  • The tahini-lemon dressing is so addictive you might find yourself making extra just to have it on hand for other meals.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting—the side touching the baking sheet will brown beautifully, but the top side needs heat too to develop that caramelized sweetness.
  • The tahini dressing thickens as it sits, so make it closer to serving time or keep it a little thinner than you think is right since it will firm up.
03 -
  • If your roasted vegetables come out a bit pale instead of golden, your oven might run cool—bump the temperature up by 10 degrees next time and keep a closer eye on them.
  • The secret to a tahini dressing that doesn't taste like it's missing something is tasting it as you build it and adjusting lemon juice and salt as you go; every batch of tahini is slightly different, so trust your palate.
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