Harvest Grain Bowl
A cozy and wholesome Harvest Grain Bowl featuring roasted seasonal squash, nutty farro, vibrant kale, and sweet cranberries. Perfect for a nourishing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Farro
- 2 cups Roasted Squash (butternut or acorn)
- 2 cups Kale (lacinato or curly)
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Optional spices like nutmeg and garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the farro by rinsing it under cold water. In a medium pot, combine farro with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cover for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Roast the squash: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut squash into cubes, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Sauté the kale in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until wilted.
- Assemble the bowl starting with farro, layering in roasted squash, sautéed kale, and sprinkling dried cranberries on top.
- Drizzle with more olive oil or balsamic vinaigrette and add nuts or seeds for crunch before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute farro with quinoa, barley, or brown rice. This bowl is flexible; add any seasonal vegetables or proteins you like!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grain bowl, autumn recipe, healthy meal, vegetarian bowl, farro, roasted vegetables