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Harvest Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Harvest Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Harvest Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette are the perfect seasonal healthy recipe!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 789 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups sweet potato cubed about 1/2 in
  • 2 cups brussels sprouts halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder + salt mixed together
  • 1 lb chicken sausage or tofu or chickpeas if doing vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula torn
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons mayo or thick Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa and then cook in the broth. Bring to a boil for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then cover and reduce to simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Make the Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette by whisking all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Toss brussels sprouts and sweet potato cubes with olive oil and garlic salt. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, tossing once halfway through.
  • Toast pine nuts in a small skillet over medium low heat until just slightly toasted, set aside.
  • If using chicken sausage, grill it in a grill pan or sear in skillet for about 3 minutes each side.
  • Compile bowls by dividing quinoa into bowls first then topping with roasted veggies and chicken sausage or tofu or chickpeas. Then add torn greens and drizzle with dressing. Finish with scoop of pomegranate arils and feta.

Notes

If meal prepping: You can easily divide these into air tight containers and take for lunch during the week or and easy, quick weeknight meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 789kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 32gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 2783mgPotassium: 862mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10967IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 5mg
Keyword gluten free
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