Description
A versatile guide to creating healthy, delicious Quinoa Power Bowls combining grains, veggies, proteins, and dressings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 small butternut squash, cubed
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 bunch kale, massaged
- Optional toppings: avocado, nuts/seeds, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh until water runs clear and toast briefly in a saucepan.
- Bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a boil, add quinoa, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes and fluff.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt; roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Rinse chickpeas, pat dry, toss in ½ tbsp olive oil and salt; roast alongside the squash for the same amount of time.
- Massage kale with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
- For the dressing, whisk together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 3 tbsp olive oil; season to taste.
- Assemble the bowl by layering quinoa, roasted squash, chickpeas, massaged kale, and top with dressing and optional toppings.
Notes
Quinoa is a complete protein and pairs well with various vegetables and sauces. Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
