Healthy Green Goddess Veggie Bowl (Printable Version)
Vibrant bowl with roasted vegetables, fresh greens, quinoa, and creamy herb dressing for a wholesome, nourishing meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa (uncooked), rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Roasted Vegetables
04 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Fresh Vegetables & Greens
10 - 1 cup baby spinach
11 - 1 cup arugula
12 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
→ Creamy Herb Dressing
16 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
17 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
18 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
19 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
21 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill
22 - 1 garlic clove, minced
23 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
24 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
25 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
26 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for roasting the vegetables.
02 - Toss sweet potato, broccoli, and cauliflower with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden, flipping halfway through cooking.
03 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
04 - In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, basil, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables, spinach, arugula, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle generously with creamy herb dressing.
06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate and enjoy cold for a refreshing meal.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing is what dreams are made of—creamy, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbs that make everything taste like sunshine
- You get that perfect satisfying crunch from roasted vegetables paired with fresh, crisp greens in every single bite
- Its endlessly customizable once you have the formula down, youll want to put this dressing on everything
02 -
- Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly before assembling so they dont wilt the fresh greens
- The dressing actually gets better after a few hours in the fridge, so make extra and keep it on hand all week
03 -
- Taste your dressing before adding it to the bowl—sometimes it needs a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lemon to really sing
- Warm the quinoa slightly before assembling if youve refrigerated it—theres something special about that temperature contrast with the cool vegetables