Spiralized Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Wholesome spiralized zucchini and sweet potato noodles with protein in a creamy tahini garlic sauce.

# What You 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 freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make:

01 - Spiralize the zucchini and sweet potato. For raw noodles, set aside. For softer texture, sauté separately in a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup or honey, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency by adding additional water as needed for desired coating thickness.
03 - Divide the spiralized zucchini, sweet potato noodles, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and carrot between two serving bowls, arranging attractively.
04 - Top each bowl with 3.5 ounces of sliced grilled chicken breast or prepared tofu.
05 - Drizzle the tahini sauce evenly over each bowl, distributing across all components.
06 - Garnish each bowl with fresh chopped herbs and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, gently tossing to coat all noodles and vegetables with sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • The tahini sauce is so creamy and satisfying that you forget there's no cream involved at all.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your fridge and what you're craving that day.
02 -
  • Don't overspiralizes your zucchini or it becomes mushy within minutes—spiral it fresh right before serving or it'll release too much water and dilute the whole bowl.
  • The tahini sauce thickens as it sits, so make it just before serving and thin it with water if needed for that perfect pourable consistency.
03 -
  • Pat your spiralized zucchini dry with paper towels before serving to prevent excess water from diluting the sauce and making the bowl watery.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for just 2-3 minutes before serving—they transform from subtle to nutty and somehow make the whole dish taste more intentional.
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