Description
A warm and wholesome dish featuring roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and quinoa, blended with spices for a cozy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked ube, mashed
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale, chopped
- Seeds from 1 small pomegranate
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Microgreens, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss butternut squash, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once.
- While the vegetables roast, combine quinoa (or brown rice) and water with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- In a blender, blend the mashed ube, coconut milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add chopped pistachios, maple syrup, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes until sticky. Transfer to parchment to cool.
- Divide the grain base into four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables, ube-coconut purée, pistachio-maple crumble, greens, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese if using.
- Garnish with microgreens and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Feel free to add different spices or vegetables based on availability. This dish can be made vegan by omitting the feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American