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