Description
Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing are a delightful celebration of fall flavors. This vibrant dish combines roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and fluffy tri-color quinoa, all drizzled with a creamy maple tahini dressing. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, this bowl is not only visually appealing but also customizable based on seasonal produce. Enjoy warming flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 large red onion, thickly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook in a saucepan with water or broth until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust thickness with water as needed.
- Combine cooked quinoa and roasted veggies in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg