Description
A nutritious and colorful harvest grain bowl featuring roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, fluffy quinoa, and a maple balsamic vinaigrette – perfect for meal prep and autumn dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, diced
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Season Vegetables: Toss the diced butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Roast Vegetables: Spread vegetables on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil
- Simmer Quinoa: Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy and water is absorbed
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
- Assemble Bowl: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with maple vinaigrette before serving
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even roasting and consistent texture throughout the bowl
- Toast pumpkin seeds lightly in a dry pan for extra crunch and enhanced nutty flavor
- Let quinoa rest for 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff with a fork for the best texture
- Make extra dressing and store it separately for drizzling on individual servings throughout the week
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: harvest grain bowl, quinoa bowl, roasted vegetables, meal prep, healthy recipe, autumn bowl