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Autumn Glow Quinoa Bowls


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

These vibrant bowls shine with fall energy—roasted squash, crisp apples, kale, and quinoa, all drizzled with dreamy maple-tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep, cozy lunches, or nourishing dinners that feed your soul and glow from the inside out.

 


Ingredients

Scale

Bowl Base (serves 4):

1½ cups cooked quinoa

3 cups roasted butternut squash cubes

2 cups chopped kale (stems removed)

1 apple, diced

½ cup dried cranberries

Optional: pumpkin seeds or chopped pecans for crunch

Maple Tahini Dressing:

¼ cup tahini

2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp warm water (adjust for consistency)

Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

Roast squash: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed squash with a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast 20–25 mins until tender and caramelized.

 

Prep kale: Massage chopped kale with a little olive oil and pinch of salt until leaves soften.

 

Make dressing: Whisk tahini, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, warm water, salt & pepper until smooth—adjust thickness with water.

 

Assemble bowls: Divide quinoa among bowls. Top with roasted squash, kale, diced apple, cranberries, and seeds/nuts if using.

 

Finish: Drizzle each bowl with maple tahini dressing. Serve warm or chilled.

 

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: breakfast

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~420 per bowl
  • Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 10g