Fall Vegetable Bowl (Print Version)

Nourishing autumn bowl with roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, kale, apples, and wholesome grains for a satisfying meal.

# What to Use:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
03 - 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
04 - 1 large apple, cored and sliced

→ Grains

05 - 1 cup farro
06 - 2 cups vegetable broth

→ Seasonings & Oil

07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
14 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread in a single layer on one baking sheet.
03 - Place apple slices on the second baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
04 - Roast squash and Brussels sprouts for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until golden and tender. Roast apples for 15 minutes, until just soft and caramelized.
05 - Rinse farro thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add farro, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until grains are tender. Drain excess liquid if needed.
06 - In a skillet over medium heat, wilt kale for 2 to 3 minutes with a splash of water, stirring until just tender.
07 - Divide cooked grains among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, sautéed kale, and roasted apples.
08 - Top each bowl with pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and feta cheese. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at once or nearly so, meaning you're actually done in under an hour without feeling rushed.
  • The roasted vegetables get this crispy, almost caramelized edge that makes you forget you're eating something genuinely good for you.
  • It tastes even better the next day, which might be the real reason this became my go-to lunch for work.
02 -
  • Don't crowd your baking sheets or your vegetables will steam instead of caramelize, which changes everything about how this tastes and feels.
  • Tasting your farro grain before serving keeps you from accidentally overshooting the cooking time; it should be tender but still have a little structure.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cut squash if it saves you time; the only thing that matters is that you actually make this, not whether you did every step from scratch.
  • Toast your own pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes right before eating for a flavor upgrade that takes no real effort.
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