Caramelized butternut squash with quinoa, veggies, and a honey-lime dressing for a vibrant, wholesome bowl.
# Ingredient List:
→ Roasted Butternut Squash
01 - 1 large butternut squash (approximately 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Quinoa
08 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
09 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Bowl Assembly
11 - 2 cups baby spinach or kale, chopped
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
14 - 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
15 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
→ Honey-Lime Drizzle
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
18 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
19 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
20 - Pinch of salt and black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread squash in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and caramelized.
04 - Combine rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
05 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
06 - Divide quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top with roasted butternut squash, chopped greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and pumpkin seeds. Add crumbled feta if desired.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with the honey-lime dressing just before serving.
