Description
The Autumn Harvest Bowl is a cozy, colorful grain bowl packed with fall favorites—roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, crisp apples, chickpeas, cranberries, and creamy goat cheese—all drizzled with a sweet and nutty maple-tahini dressing. Perfect for nourishing lunches, light dinners, or make-ahead meal prep during sweater weather season.
Ingredients
For the Bowl:
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2 cups (60 g) arugula
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120 g (½ cup) cooked quinoa
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1 small sweet potato (~130 g), roasted
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½ apple, sliced
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60 g (¼ cup) canned chickpeas, rinsed
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2 tbsp dried cranberries (~20 g)
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2 tbsp goat cheese (~30 g)
For the Dressing:
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2 tbsp tahini
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1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
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Cook Quinoa: Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Let cool slightly.
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Roast Sweet Potato: Dice sweet potato and either sauté in olive oil or bake until golden and tender.
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Assemble Bowl: Place arugula in a bowl. Top with quinoa, roasted sweet potato, apple slices, chickpeas, cranberries, and goat cheese.
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Make Dressing: Whisk tahini and maple syrup until smooth. Add a splash of warm water to thin if needed.
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Serve: Drizzle dressing over the bowl and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Swap goat cheese with feta or plant-based cheese for dietary preferences.
Substitute arugula with baby spinach or kale.
Toasted seeds or nuts add great crunch.
Store components separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entrées
- Method: Assembled + Roasted
- Cuisine: American