Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant spiralized vegetables with protein and creamy tahini sauce for a nourishing 30-minute meal.

# What You'll 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
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Spiralize zucchini and sweet potato. For raw texture, set aside immediately. For softer noodles, sauté separately in a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender. Transfer to serving bowls.
02 - Whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup or honey, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency.
03 - Arrange spiralized zucchini, sweet potato, halved cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and spiralized carrot if using across two serving bowls in an organized pattern.
04 - Distribute sliced grilled chicken breast or tofu evenly across the top of each bowl.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over each bowl, coating vegetables and protein thoroughly.
06 - Top each bowl with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
07 - Serve immediately while vegetables are fresh. Toss gently to distribute sauce throughout the noodles before eating.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinner doesn't have to mean stress or takeout boxes.
  • The tahini sauce is so good you'll find yourself making extra to drizzle on everything for days.
  • You can prep this with whatever protein and vegetables you have on hand, so it never feels repetitive.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting your own sesame seeds—store-bought toasted seeds lose their magic, and freshly toasted ones transform the bowl with their warmth and fragrance.
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it sits, so whisk it fresh right before serving and keep extra water nearby to loosen it if needed.
03 -
  • Pat your spiralized vegetables dry with paper towels before cooking—excess moisture prevents them from sautéing properly and can make the bowl watery.
  • If you're using rotisserie chicken, shred it instead of slicing it so it distributes more evenly throughout the bowl and mixes better with the sauce.
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