Description
Quinoa Power Bowl with Winter Squash and Spinach is a vibrant, nutritious dish that beautifully combines the sweetness of roasted winter squash with the nutty flavor of quinoa and the earthiness of fresh spinach. This colorful power bowl is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering a hearty meal that’s delightful warm or cold. Ideal for meal prep, this recipe can be customized to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups winter squash (butternut or acorn), peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced winter squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine it with water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Add fresh spinach to cooked quinoa, allowing residual heat to wilt the leaves.
- In a large bowl, mix roasted squash with quinoa and wilted spinach. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg