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Quinoa Power Bowls

Quinoa Power Bowls

Hearty and nutrient-packed bowls built on quinoa, roasted vegetables and greens — ideal for meal prep or a wholesome weekday dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine Meal Prep, Vegetarian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Grain Base

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water

Roasted Vegetables

  • 3 cups butternut squash (peeled & cubed)
  • 14 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided for roasting
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo

Greens & Extras

  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • avocado slices (for topping) optional

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat your oven to about 220 °C (≈425 °F). Toss the Brussels sprouts with half the olive oil, adobo sauce, maple syrup and a pinch of salt; on a separate tray toss the butternut squash with the remaining oil, smoked paprika (if you like), garlic powder and salt. Spread on baking sheets and roast about 25 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
  • While the veggies roast, rinse the quinoa. Combine quinoa and broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the chopped kale so it wilts in the residual heat.
  • Make the dressing: whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard and salt & pepper until smooth.
  • To assemble: Divide the quinoa-kale base into four bowls. Top each with portions of the roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, then drizzle with the dressing. Add avocado slices or other garnish as desired.
  • Serve immediately, or let cool and refrigerate for meal-prep; these bowls keep well for 3–4 days refrigerated (dressing added or added shortly before serving).

Notes

Feel free to swap out or add vegetables (e.g., sweet potato, broccoli) or grains (farro, bulgur). You can also change the dressing to your favourite vinaigrette. These bowls are great for make-ahead lunches.
Keyword Power Bowl, Quinoa, Roasted, Vegetables