Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Print)

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

# What You Need:

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

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Spiralize zucchini and sweet potato. Keep raw for crisp texture or sauté separately in nonstick skillet over medium heat with light olive oil coating 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 if needed.
03 - Distribute spiralized zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and carrot evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with 3.5 oz sliced grilled chicken breast or firm tofu.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over both bowls, distributing equally.
06 - Top with fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, gently tossing to coat noodles with sauce.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent and colorful but won't leave you sluggish afterward, which is rare in my experience.
  • The sauce does all the heavy lifting—it makes even plain spiralized vegetables taste like you actually tried.
  • You can prep it in twenty minutes, which beats most takeout delivery times.
02 -
  • Don't spiralize your vegetables more than an hour ahead unless you want them to release water and turn into a soggy situation; do it right before assembling.
  • The tahini sauce is forgiving, but if you use cold water straight from the tap, the tahini can seize up; use room temperature water instead.
03 -
  • Spiralize your vegetables right before serving if you're eating raw; the water content increases over time and can make everything soggy and disappointing.
  • If you're meal prepping, make the sauce separately and pack the bowls dry, adding the sauce only when you're ready to eat.
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