# 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 chopped kale
22 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
23 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
24 - Microgreens, for garnish (optional)
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 400°F (205°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Arrange on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until vegetables are golden and tender.
03 - While vegetables roast, place quinoa or brown rice, water, and salt into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff grains with a fork and set aside.
04 - Using a blender or food processor, blend mashed ube, coconut milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth. Adjust coconut milk or sweetener according to taste.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pistachios, maple syrup, ground cardamom, and salt, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until pistachios are glossy and sticky. Transfer to parchment paper and allow to cool.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa or rice among four serving bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables, a generous spoonful of ube-coconut purée, a sprinkle of pistachio-maple crumble, chopped greens, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese if desired. Garnish with microgreens as preferred.
07 - Present bowls warm and serve immediately.
