🥗 Quinoa & Roasted Veggie Bowl with Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil Drizzle
A Clean-Eating, Anti-Inflammatory Lunch You Can Prep in Minutes
- 🍳 Meal Type: Lunch or Dinner
- 🕒 Serves: 2
- 🕡 Time: 25 mins
- 🌛 Level: Easy
🥚Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This easy quinoa bowl delivers everything you want in a healthy meal:
- Rich in fiber and plant protein
- Packed with micronutrients from seasonal vegetables
- Topped with DFOLS cold-pressed sesame oil for a nutty, anti-inflammatory finish
Plus, it's fully customizable and perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
📺Ingredients (Serves 2)
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked quinoa (white or red) | 1 cup |
| Sweet potato (cubed) | 1 medium |
| Zucchini or bell peppers (sliced) | 1 cup |
| Chickpeas (cooked or canned) | 1/2 cup |
| DFOLS Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil | 1.5 tbsp |
| Lemon juice | 1 tsp |
| Cumin powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt & black pepper | To taste |
| Fresh coriander or parsley | For garnish |
| Optional: Pumpkin seeds | 1 tbsp |
🍳 Instructions
Step 1 – Prep the Veggies
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Toss sweet potatoes and zucchini with 1 tbsp of DFOLS Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Roast for 20 minutes or until golden.
Step 2 – Assemble the Bowl
In a bowl, layer quinoa, roasted veggies, and chickpeas. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if using.
Step 3 – Drizzle & Finish
Drizzle remaining 0.5 tbsp of DFOLS sesame oil and lemon juice over the bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Step 4 – Serve Fresh or Chill for Later
Enjoy warm or cold! Great for packed lunches or light dinners.
🧠Health Benefits Snapshot
| Benefit | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Plant-based protein | Chickpeas, quinoa |
| Anti-inflammatory fats | DFOLS sesame oil |
| Gut-friendly fiber | Vegetables, legumes, seeds |
| Blood sugar balance | Quinoa + healthy fats |
| Skin & heart support | Cold-pressed sesame oil |
🔀 Variations
- 🌱 Swap quinoa for millet, couscous, or brown rice
- 🌿 Add DFOLS fermented carrot or beet pickle for a probiotic kick
- 🥚 Add grilled paneer or tofu for extra protein
🛒DFOLS Product Highlight
This bowl shines because of one ingredient:
✨ DFOLS Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil
- Extracted without heat to preserve nutrients
- Nutty, bold taste that complements roasted flavors
- Rich in Vitamin E, calcium, and healthy fats
🛜 Add a probiotic punch to any meal, not just Indian!
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🌱About DFOLS & The Vision Behind It
DFOLS was born in 2019 with a single mission to bring India’s finest food and lifestyle products to homes across the globe. The brand is a proud extension of Docsico, known for its eCommerce expertise, and is driven by the vision of delivering purity, authenticity, and purposeful products across categories like spices, pickles, ready-to-eat foods, bed linens, and bathroom essentials.
👤Meet Simmy Jiwani The Force Behind DFOLS
Founded by Simmy Jiwani, a former Amazon and eBay strategist, DFOLS is more than just a brand it’s a passion project. A stubborn entrepreneur with a sharp eye for global trends and local quality, Simmy also runs successful ventures like Docsico (an eCommerce service agency) and Jiwani (a premium product line). Her mission? To take honest Indian products from farms and artisans to kitchens and homes around the world.
