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Roasted Summer Vegetable Fonio Grain Bowl

Terra Ingredients
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Bowl

  • 1 cup Cooked Fonio
  • 1 Medium Eggplant
  • 1 Medium Zucchini
  • ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Tumeric 
  • ¼ Ground Cayenne (optional)

Cucumber and Carrot Salad

  • 1 Medium Cucumber
  • 1 Medium Carrot
  • 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Dressing

  • 4 tbsp Tahini
  • 1 Clove Minced Garlic
  • 1 Juice of medium Lemon
  • 1tbsp Honey
  • 3-6 tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and carefully score each side forming a crosshatch pattern about an inch deep — careful not to pierce the skin. Liberally salt each side and ensure salt gets into the grooves. Put eggplant halves flesh side down on a plate lined with a paper towel. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • Cut zucchini into rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Coat with avocado oil, salt and pepper. 
  • To a small bowl, add Cumin, Turmeric, and Cayenne and mix. After the eggplant has rested, pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle on spice mixture. 
  • In an oven-safe pan, heat a tablespoon of Avocado Oil over medium-high heat. Add eggplant halves cut-side down. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until eggplant easily pulls away from the pan and is browned. Flip over and finish in the oven for about 20 minutes. 
  • Cook zucchini in the oven for 20 minutes flipping once halfway through or until golden brown. 
  • While the eggplant and zucchini are in the oven, prepare the Carrot and Cucumber salad and tahini dressing. Thinly slice the Carrot and Cumbers into ribbons using a mandolin or a vegetable peeler. Put in a small bowl and add Rice Vinegar, Sugar, and a pinch of Salt. Toss until all ribbons are coated and set aside for at least 15 minutes. 
  • To a small bowl, add Tahini, Lemon juice, Honey, and Garlic, and whisk to combine. Add water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency. 
  • Remove Eggplant and Zucchini from the oven when they are golden. Drain off any excess eggplant juices and slice in quarters. 
  • To assemble the bowls: add a half cup of fonio into your bowl, top with roasted vegetables, carrot and cucumber salad, cherry tomatoes, drizzle on the tahini dressing and enjoy!