Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant spiralized zucchini and sweet potato noodles with protein and tahini sauce.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Spiralize zucchini and sweet potato. For raw noodles, set aside. For softer texture, sauté separately in nonstick skillet over medium heat with light olive oil drizzle for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
02 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup or honey, and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add additional water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
03 - Divide spiralized zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and carrot equally between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with 3.5 ounces sliced grilled chicken breast or prepared tofu.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over both bowls, distributing sauce to coat noodles thoroughly.
06 - Sprinkle fresh chopped herbs and toasted sesame seeds over each bowl. Serve immediately, tossing gently to distribute sauce evenly.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, and you'll actually know what's in it.
  • The tahini sauce is buttery and satisfying enough that you won't miss cream or heavy dressings.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your fridge and what your body needs that day.
02 -
  • If you sauté your zucchini noodles, do it just before serving—they release water as they cool, and sitting in that water turns them mushy and sad.
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it sits, so if you're not eating right away, keep the water separate and add it just before serving.
03 -
  • Pat your spiralized vegetables dry before assembling the bowl—excess moisture is the enemy of a composed, beautiful meal.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for one minute just before serving; that warmth and aroma elevate the entire dish.
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