This Roasted Acorn Squash and Quinoa Power Bowl is a new favorite - loaded with flavor, nutrition, and pure seasonal bliss!
Total Time
30min
4.5
4 Ratings
Author: Lemons and Basil
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
Acorn Squash
•
1 1/2
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1
Tbsp
Parmesan Cheese
•
1/2
tsp
Garlic Salt
•
1/2
tsp
Smoked Paprika
•
1/2
cup
Quinoa
•
2
cups
Fresh Spinach
, chopped
•
2
Tbsp
Pepitas
•
2 2/3
Tbsp
Goat Cheese
•
1/2
Avocado
, sliced
•
1
Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
•
1
Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
•
1
Tbsp
Honey
•
4
Tbsp
Greek Yogurt
•
3
Tbsp
Water
•
1/4
tsp
Salt
•
1/8
tsp
Simply Organic Garlic Powder
•
1/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
1
cup
Water
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.
Cut Acorn Squash (1) in half, remove all seeds and slice into 1-2” pieces.Then add them to a baking sheet, spread out in single layer, drizzle with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 tsp), then sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese (1 Tbsp), Garlic Salt (1/2 tsp), Smoked Paprika (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/8 tsp).
3.
Bake for about 10 minutes, flip to the other side and bake for additional 5 minutes.
4.
Meanwhile add Quinoa (1/2 cup) to a Water (1 cup), and bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 15 minutes.
5.
Once quinoa has cooked, remove from heat and stir in the Fresh Spinach (2 cups).
6.
For the vinaigrette, add the Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Honey (1 Tbsp), Greek Yogurt (4 Tbsp), Water (3 Tbsp), Salt (1/4 tsp), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (1/8 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/8 tsp), and Smoked Paprika (1/4 tsp) to a food processor and process 10-15 seconds or until creamy texture is reached.
7.
Once quinoa and squash have cooked, assemble power bowls, starting with a layer of the quinoa and spinach mixture, then add Acorn Squash, Pepitas (2 Tbsp), Goat Cheese (2 2/3 Tbsp), Avocado (1/2), and finally drizzle with Creamy Apple Cider Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
231
FAT
13.0 g
PROTEIN
9.0 g
CARBS
20.5 g
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