Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl

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Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl

This roasted veggie grain bowl is an easy, healthy dinner or make-ahead lunch. See the post above for ideas for customizing it based on what you have on hand!

953 kcal /serving 40 min Serves 4 Easy American Vegetarian Gluten Free Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) raw quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup pepitas (or shelled raw pistachios)
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 1 packed cup chopped kale
  • 1 packed cup cilantro, more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 2 parsnips, chopped into 1/2-inch (5cm) pieces
  • florets from 1/2 cauliflower
  • 1/2 bunch broccolini
  • 1 1/2 cups halved Brussels sprouts
  • 1 (14-oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinse, use 1/4 cup per bowl, save the extra
  • scoop of sauerkraut (I like Bubbies)
  • sprinkle of toasted pepitas

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. First, make the quinoa.
  3. Add the rinsed quinoa and water to a medium pot.
  4. Bring it to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 more minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork.
  7. This will yield about 3 cups (720ml); I used a heaping ½ cup per bowl.
  8. Next, make the sauce.
  9. Combine the pepitas, garlic, kale, cilantro lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, olive oil, water, and maple syrup or honey in a blender and blend until smooth.
  10. Then, roast the vegetables.
  11. Place the parsnips, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower on one large baking sheet.
  12. Place the broccolini on the second baking sheet.
  13. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper, toss to coat, then spread evenly onto the sheets.
  14. Roast the parsnips/Brussels sprouts/cauliflower 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  15. Roast the broccolini for 10 to 12 minute or until tender.
  16. When cool to the touch, chop up the broccolini stems.
  17. Assemble bowls with a scoop of quinoa, the roasted vegetables, about ¼ cup chickpeas, and a scoop of sauerkraut and top with pepitas.
  18. Drizzle with the sauce.
  19. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.
  20. I assembled these components into 2 bowls (although the whole recipe will make 4) and saved the leftovers for tomorrow’s dinner - stay tuned!.
  21. Store the extra sauce, quinoa, and remaining chickpeas in the fridge.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

953 Calories
23.2g Protein 20% DV
125.4g Carbs 43% DV
42.9g Fat 55% DV
13.9g Fiber 37% DV
12.8g Sugars
328mg Sodium 22% DV
Diet Type High Fiber Low Sodium

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Lunch
Tags healthy, quick, comfort-food