Autumn Grain Bowl
A comforting autumn dish featuring farro, roasted squash, kale, and cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Farro
- 2 cups Butternut Squash, cubed
- 2 cups Kale, chopped
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- Nuts/Seeds (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the farro: Rinse farro under cold water, combine with water and salt in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Roast the squash: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and maple syrup. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the kale: Wash and chop kale. Massage with olive oil and salt in a bowl.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix farro, roasted squash, and kale.
- Finish with cranberries and nuts: Fold in cranberries and nuts/seeds if using.
- Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to personalize the bowl with additional proteins or toppings like cheese or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: autumn, grain bowl, vegan, healthy, comforting