Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls

Warm, earthy, and a little spicy, these Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls are a healthy, quick meal that are SO GOOD! The quinoa is seasoned and paired with turmeric roasted potatoes, flavorful chickpeas, and crispy kale, and then drizzled with a slightly sweet lemon tahini dressing that brings everything together. And bonus points – they only takes 30 minutes!

Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is beneficial in several ways, mostly having to do with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Adding black pepper and a healthy source of fat like the avocado or the tahini dressing in this recipe makes the good properties even more bioavailable – able to be absorbed easier and used by our bodies!

Check out more interesting facts about turmeric here: 6 Benefits Of Turmeric listed here (opens in a new tab)

Ingredients

Bowls

• Gold Potatoes – Sweet potatoes or red potatoes would work great, too!
• Canned Chickpeas – You could also use your favorite beans, or vegan protein instead.
• Ground Turmeric (opens in a new tab)
• Black Pepper, Paprika, & Sea Salt
• Avocado Oil (opens in a new tab) – Any neutral oil works!
• Quinoa
• Kale – Any leafy green would work as well like spinach or arugula.
• Olive Oil
• Avocado

Dressing

• Tahini (opens in a new tab)
• Agave Syrup – or honey/maple syrup.
• Crushed Red Pepper – Optional for a little kick!
• Lemon Juice

How to Make Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls (in 30 Minutes)

While the potatoes roast in the oven, you can prepare the rest of the ingredients! This makes the bowl come together quickly. These power bowls not only taste SO GOOD but will make you FEEL GOOD as well. Here’s how to make Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls:

1. Roast the Potatoes

Season the potato wedges and roast for 15 minutes.

2. Prepare the Chickpeas & Cook the Quinoa

Drain, rinse, and season the chickpeas. Cook the quinoa, then fluff and season it.

3. Add the Chickpeas to the Oven

Move the potatoes to one side of the sheet pan and add the chickpeas to the other side, roast, an additional 10 minutes.

3. Make the Dressing & Prep the Kale

Whisk the dressing ingredients together. Massage the oil and sea salt into the kale until it is glossy and tender.

4. Put it all Together

Place the quinoa, kale, potatoes, and chickpeas in each bowl. Top it with sliced avocado and a drizzle of the dressing. Serve & Enjoy!

RELATED: How To Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time.

Tips & Substitutions

Turmeric Stains – Don’t make the mistake I made! Be sure to use foil or parchment under your potatoes, and use dark or stainless steel utensils to stir because the natural pigments in turmeric stain easily. This is a lesson I had to learn the hard way, haha.

Tahini Dressing – The solid particles in tahini are super attracted to water, so when you first add liquid it may seize up a bit. Don’t panic! Just add water or lemon juice a little at a time and keep stirring. It will smooth out and thin to a great consistency.

Veggies – You can substitute your favorite vegetables, and even add more. Sweet potatoes would be tasty, and spinach would make a simple swap for the kale.

Protein – You can easily add more protein to these Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls. Keep it vegan by adding seitan or firm tofu to the sheet pan while roasting. If you’re looking to add animal protein, rotisserie chicken or turmeric spiced shrimp would be delicious!

How to Store Leftovers/Meal Prep

Storing Leftovers – Let ingredients cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or the freezer for 1-2 months.

Meal Prep – Divide all of the ingredients, except the dressing and avocado, into individual airtight meal prep containers. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days. Microwave, covered, with just a little water to add moisture to the quinoa. Top with dressing and fresh avocado.

More Vegan Turmeric Recipes

• Golden Glow Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie
• Roasted Beets Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Sauce
• Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls
• Lentil Turmeric Detox Soup
• Vegan Spring Rolls w/ Spicy Turmeric Coconut Sauce

More Healthy Bowl Recipes

• Honey Sesame Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
• Harissa Veggie Bowls
• Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco Bowls
• Chili Lime Vegan Shrimp Bowls
• Chimichurri Chicken Bowls

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