# Components:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed
03 - 1 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 - Combine butternut squash, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly. Spread vegetables evenly on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning midway, until golden and tender.
03 - Rinse quinoa or brown rice and add to a medium saucepan with water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
04 - Blend mashed ube, coconut milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt in a blender or food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust maple syrup or coconut milk if needed.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium. Add pistachios, maple syrup, cardamom, and salt. Stir for 2–3 minutes until nuts are sticky and aromatic. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
06 - Divide the cooked grain among four bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables, a dollop of ube-coconut purée, a spoonful of pistachio-maple crumble, chopped greens, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese if desired. Garnish with microgreens if using.
07 - Serve bowls warm for maximum comfort.
