Description
A vibrant and nutrient-dense meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, massaged kale, and protein-packed quinoa, topped with a creamy herb dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
1 small red onion, wedges
1 can (15-ounce) reduced sodium chickpeas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 bunches lacinato kale, massaged
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups shredded chicken
1 1/4 cups sliced cabbage
4 mini cucumbers, sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta
Green Goddess Dressing to taste
Sriracha to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes, red onion, and chickpeas with oil and spices in a large bowl.
- Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes, turning halfway.
- Thinly slice the kale and massage it in the mixing bowl until dark and tender.
- Prepare the dressing and other fresh toppings while vegetables roast.
- Layer quinoa, kale, roasted vegetables, chicken, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes in bowls.
- Drizzle with dressing, hot sauce, and garnish with feta.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the chicken and feta.
- Ensure chickpeas are very dry before roasting for better crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 81 g
- Fiber: 16 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg