Description
A cozy, flavorful grain bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, hearty grains, leafy greens, and a bright maple-tahini dressing, perfect for autumn dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup farro or quinoa
- 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans
- 6 cups chopped kale or spinach
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Warm water, to thin
- Pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook farro or quinoa according to package directions.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.
- Sauté greens in olive oil until just wilted.
- Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, vinegar, lemon juice, and warm water.
- Assemble bowls with grains, roasted sweet potatoes, greens, nuts, and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or pan-seared tempeh. Store components separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg