Description
Celebrate the beauty of fall with these nourishing Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls, filled with seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavors. Perfect for a hearty lunch or light dinner, these bowls are a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup butternut squash, chopped
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- Olive oil, for roasting
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Protein of choice (1 can chickpeas or cooked ground beef/shredded beef)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- Pumpkin seeds or walnuts (for topping)
- Baby kale or spinach (for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop 1 cup of butternut squash, 1 cup of Brussels sprouts (halved), and 1 cup of carrots into bite-sized pieces. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized. Halfway through, give them a stir for even cooking.
- If you’re using ground beef, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper. For chickpeas, simply drain and rinse a can of chickpeas before adding them to the skillet to warm through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup (or honey), and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- In each serving bowl, start with a base of quinoa. Layer on the roasted vegetables, protein of choice, and a handful of leafy greens. Drizzle with the maple vinaigrette, and sprinkle with seeds or nuts for added crunch.
- Enjoy your Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls warm, or let them cool and serve them as a hearty salad!
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg