21 Day Daniel Fast Vegetables (Print-Friendly Version)
Vibrant roasted veggies and chickpeas over quinoa, finished with zesty tahini lemon sauce.
# Ingredients List:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 -
500g sweet potatoes, cubed into 1.25 cm pieces
02 -
250g carrots, sliced into thick rounds
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1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped into 2.5 cm squares
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1 can (425g) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
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2 tablespoons sodium-free vegetable broth
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Quinoa Base
12 -
170g dry tri-color quinoa
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500 ml water
→ Tahini Dressing
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60g raw tahini
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon warm water, if needed
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 200°C and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and chickpeas. Add vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar, tossing thoroughly.
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Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
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Arrange the seasoned vegetables and chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are firm.
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While vegetables roast, toast dry quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 500 ml water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
06 -
Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Add warm water to achieve desired consistency if needed.
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Layer cooked quinoa in serving bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and chickpeas, then drizzle generously with tahini dressing.
# Extra Tips:
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For even roasting, ensure vegetables and chickpeas are fully patted dry before adding to the baking sheet.