Description
A nourishing autumn-inspired bowl made with roasted butternut squash, crispy chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, fresh kale, creamy avocado, and a smooth tahini lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy seasonal dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the squash and chickpeas evenly on the baking sheet, keeping them in separate sections if possible.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender and the chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let cool slightly. Massage the chopped kale gently with a small pinch of salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and 2 to 3 tablespoons water until smooth and pourable.
- Divide quinoa into bowls. Top with roasted squash, chickpeas, kale, and sliced avocado. Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve.
Notes
- Roast the vegetables in a single layer to ensure proper caramelization.
- Store dressing separately if meal prepping to keep ingredients fresh.
- Add pumpkin seeds or dried cranberries for extra texture and seasonal flavor.
- Best enjoyed within 4 days when stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: autumn harvest chickpea bowls, healthy grain bowl, roasted butternut squash bowl, vegan meal prep bowl, quinoa chickpea bowl
