Recipe
Get Fancy With This Sweet and Tangy Squash and Walnut Grain Bowl
Oh, January. The infamous month of the year in which many go on a craze to healthify themselves and become a new person by February. There's nothing wrong with that, don't get me wrong. However, in the frenzy of trying to eat healthy food, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut in which everything tastes plain.
Luckily for you, I have a solution to your bland food problems. (*Speaking in overzealous infomercial voice.*) This vegan grain bowl will be a tangy, tasty addition to your recipe rotation. The base is brown rice (or quinoa, farro, etc.) which is then topped with roasted butternut squash, caramelized shallots and garlic, candied walnuts, and fresh pomegranate seeds. Yes, I know that it sounds daunting, but if you make it you'll find out how beginner level friendly it is.
The flavor profile of this dish is perfectly balanced and could satisfy even a picky eater's palate. The tartness of the pomegranate and acidity of the balsamic vinegar balance out the sweetness of the butternut squash. And then the crunchy, spiced walnuts add a different layer of texture and flavor. Do yourselves a favor and start cooking, ladies and gents.
Squash and Walnut Grain Bowl
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 butternut squash cubed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 shallots diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon Pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 pomegranate seeded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic vinegar for drizzling over top