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Quinoa Power Bowls

Energizing Quinoa Power Bowls with Smoky Sweetness

Experience nutritious Quinoa Power Bowls filled with smoky sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for lunch or meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 pound Brussels Sprouts Trimmed and halved
  • 1 pound Butternut Squash Cubed
  • 3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Adobo Sauce From canned chipotle peppers
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Or honey for non-vegan
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Or chicken broth
For the Greens and Topping
  • 2 cups Kale Chopped
  • 1 medium Sliced Avocado Optional
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey Or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, drizzle with olive oil, adobo sauce, maple syrup, and kosher salt. Toss to coat.
  3. Cube butternut squash into 1-inch pieces, combine with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss well.
  4. Roast Brussels sprouts and butternut squash for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway.
  5. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped kale to the cooked quinoa.
  7. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt to make dressing.
  8. Assemble bowls with quinoa-kale mixture, top with roasted vegetables, drizzle dressing, and add avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

These Quinoa Power Bowls are customizable with your favorite seasonal vegetables and can be meal-prepped for quick lunches throughout the week.

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