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Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls

Cozy Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls for Nutritious Fall Feasting

Discover the Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls, a nourishing fall dish featuring roasted butternut squash, apples, and quinoa, topped with a creamy maple-tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking.
For the Roasted Goodness
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Cubed.
  • 2 cups Kale Chopped and massaged.
For the Crunch
  • 1 medium Apple Diced.
  • 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds Or pecans.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Or lemon juice.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Warm Water To emulsify.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Chop kale, drizzle with olive oil, and massage for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
  5. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, about 15 minutes.
  6. Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted squash, kale, diced apple, and cranberries.
  7. Drizzle with dressing before serving to combine flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store quinoa and roasted squash separately in the fridge for freshness. Add dressing just before serving to maintain texture.

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