Quinoa Beef Bowl with Tahini Dressing
Quinoa Beef Bowl with Tahini Dressing is a nutritious and satisfying meal featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
– 1 lb (450g) Lean Ground Beef
– 1 cup (180g) Yellow Onion, finely chopped
– 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
– 1 (15-ounce) can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
– 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
– 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
– 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
– 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
– Salt and Black Pepper to taste
– 1 cup (170g) Quinoa, rinsed
– 2 cups (475ml) Water or Vegetable Broth
– 1 large English Cucumber, diced
– 1 pint (about 2 cups) Cherry Tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup (75g) Red Onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup (60g) Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
– 1/2 cup (75g) Crumbled Feta Cheese
– 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
– 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint, chopped (optional)
– 1/3 cup (80g) Tahini
– 1/3 cup (80ml) Water
– 1/4 cup (60ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
– 1-2 cloves Garlic, grated or minced
– 1/2 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Honey (optional)
– Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions using water or beef broth. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, maple syrup (or honey), and minced garlic to make the dressing.
- Assemble bowls by dividing quinoa, beef mixture, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or crumbled tofu.
- Make ahead by storing components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add other vegetables like roasted sweet potatoes or avocado for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the consistency of the dressing with more water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
