Description
Experience the flavors of fall with this Yummy Autumn Grain Bowl, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed kale, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. This nourishing dish combines hearty quinoa with vibrant seasonal vegetables, creating a satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s the ideal choice for busy autumn days when you crave comfort food that fuels your body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until tender and lightly browned, flipping halfway through.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions (usually simmering 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes).
- Sauté chopped kale and diced red bell pepper over medium heat until slightly wilted (about 5-7 minutes).
- Assemble the bowl by layering quinoa at the base, followed by roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed veggies, and topped with pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg