Recipe: Harvest Bowl

Harvest Bowl with Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa & Tahini-Maple Drizzle

A grounding, nutrient-dense meal that celebrates the abundance of autumn. This recipe balances sweet, savory, and earthy flavors—perfect for nourishing your body as you welcome the new season.

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Ingredients:

For the bowl:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 2 cups vegetable broth or water

• 1 medium sweet potato, diced

• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed

• 2 medium carrots, sliced

• 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

• 1 apple, cored and sliced (leave skin on)

• 2 cups kale or Swiss chard, stems removed and chopped

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

For the tahini-maple drizzle:

• ¼ cup tahini

• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic, finely minced

• 2–3 Tbsp warm water (to thin)

• Pinch of sea salt
  

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Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa: In a medium pot, bring the quinoa and broth (or water) to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until fluffy. Remove from heat and let rest.

2. Roast the vegetables & apple: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread sweet potato, squash, carrots, onion, and apple on a large baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once, until golden and tender.

3. Sauté the greens: In a skillet, lightly sauté kale or Swiss chard with a splash of olive oil until just wilted.

4. Make the drizzle: Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic, salt, and enough warm water to make it pourable.

5. Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and apple, sautéed greens, and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds. Drizzle generously with the tahini-maple sauce.

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Reflection While Eating

As you enjoy your harvest bowl, pause to notice the colors and flavors on your plate—earthy, sweet, grounding. With each bite, reflect on the season’s abundance and whisper to yourself: I welcome the new with gratitude.

Love + Gratitude,