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harvest grain bowls
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Harvest Grain Bowls

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Kelsey Romano
These harvest grain bowls combine warm roasted veggies, crisp fall apples, and a delicious balsamic dressing for the perfect easy meal. They are incredibly cozy and packed with over 30 grams of protein.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato, diced
  • 1 small delicata squash, deseeded and diced
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package
  • 1 bunch kale, washed, destemmed, and massaged.
  • 1 medium apple, decored and diced
  • 2-4 dates, pits removed and diced
  • balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, for dressing

Instructions
 

  • Roast the veggies. Preheat the oven to 425. Toss the sweet potatoes and delicata squash with olive oil and salt. Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Cook the chicken. Heat a skillet with olive oil at a medium high heat. Add the ground chicken, cooking for about 5-7 minutes, breaking up. You want it to be cooked and browned all the way through.
  • Massage the kale. Toss the kale with olive oil, salt, and a dash of lemon juice. Massage well, this helps the kale to taste better and be a better texture.
  • Assemble the bowls. Add the quinoa, kale, chicken, roasted sweet potatoes & delicata, apple, and dates.
  • Serve & enjoy! Drizzle balsamic and olive oil over the harvest grain bowls and toss until combined.

Notes

    • For the best harvest grain bowls, serve warm with balsamic and olive oil dressing.
    • Have fun with the roasted veggies! These bowls are super customizable. If you want to add any other seasonal veggies, have at it.
    • If you want a plant based meal you can omit the ground chicken. The quinoa adds a good amount of plant based protein to the dish.
    • For an added crunch factor, add in pumpkin seeds or chopped pecans.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. For best results when storing, add fresh apples each day as they may get brown or soggy. Store the dressing in a separate container if possible.
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