# What You'll Need:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed
03 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Grain Base
10 - 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, rinsed
11 - 2 cups water
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Ube-Coconut Purée
13 - 1 cup cooked ube (purple yam), mashed
14 - 1/3 cup coconut milk
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
16 - Pinch of salt
→ Pistachio-Maple Crumble
17 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
18 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
19 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
20 - Pinch of salt
→ Fresh Toppings
21 - 1 cup baby spinach or kale, chopped
22 - Seeds from 1 small pomegranate
23 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
24 - Microgreens for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly onto prepared sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once midway until tender and golden.
03 - While vegetables roast, add quinoa and water with salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff grains and set aside.
04 - Blend mashed ube, coconut milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until silky and smooth. Adjust coconut milk or sweetness to preference.
05 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, toast pistachios briefly. Add maple syrup, cardamom, and pinch of salt. Stir consistently for 2–3 minutes until pistachios are sticky and glossy. Transfer to parchment to cool completely.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa or rice among four serving bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables, a generous spoonful of ube-coconut purée, pistachio-maple crumble, chopped greens, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese if using. Garnish with microgreens as desired.
07 - Present immediately, ensuring bowls are warm. Enjoy.
