Description
Butternut Squash Buddha Bowl is a vibrant, nourishing dish that brings together the sweet warmth of roasted butternut squash, fluffy quinoa, fresh spinach, and creamy avocado. This colorful bowl not only delights your taste buds but also enriches your body with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely brunches, this customizable recipe allows you to add your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal that?s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups cubed)
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Roast squash for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Assemble your bowl starting with quinoa at the base, followed by roasted squash, spinach, avocado slices, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg