A hearty and wholesome fall-inspired grain bowl made with quinoa, roasted vegetables, massaged kale, cranberries, and a maple Dijon dressing.
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 medium sweet potato, cubed
1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
1 small delicata squash, sliced
1 bunch kale, stems removed, torn
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup pepitas
2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
1 tsp smoked paprika or cinnamon
Salt & pepper to taste
For the dressing:
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Rinse and cook quinoa with water or broth. Let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and squash with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast 25–30 minutes.
Toast pepitas in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes.
Massage kale with 1 tsp olive oil and lemon juice until softened.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together until smooth.
Assemble bowls: quinoa, kale, roasted veggies, cranberries, pepitas. Drizzle with dressing.
Substitute quinoa with brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Add grilled chicken or tofu for protein.
Store components separately for meal prep.