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Butternut Squash Buddha Bowl
If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy, and vitamin-packed meal, this butternut squash Buddha bowl is the perfect choice! With a combination of creamy squash, crunchy veggies, whole grains, and a flavorful dressing, this dish will not only satisfy your hunger but also give you energy for the whole day.
Buddha bowls are a great way to combine various ingredients in one bowl, creating a colorful, balanced meal that provides all the essential nutrients. This recipe is not only vegan but also easy to customize – just add your favorite toppings to create a version that perfectly suits your taste.
With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy this flavorful and nutritious dish. Ready for a culinary adventure?
Ingredients:
- 600 g butternut squash – in cubes, can be frozen
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 1 red onion – cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic – minced
- 350 g mushrooms – washed and chopped – use a mix of shiitake mushrooms, chestnut, cremini, etc.
- 200 g kale – stems removed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other ingredients - 240 g can green lentils – drained
- 50g cook quinoa
- Tahini Dressing
- Parsley or salad cress
- Green onions
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 200C and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the butternut squash and red onion on a baking sheet and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Then sprinkle with turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
While your butternut squash and onions are cooking, prepare your grains.
In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa
If using any other grain, cook according to package instructions.
Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add extra virgin olive oil.
When the olive oil is hot, add the garlic.
Add the washed and chopped mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they release most of the water. Then add the kale and cook for another 5 minutes.
Buddha Bowls
Quinoa, butternut squash, drained lentils, and kale and mushroom mixture evenly into two bowls or meal prep containers.
Top with turmeric tahini dressing (or any salad dressing or hummus of your choice), some green onions, and sesame seeds.
Enjoy !
