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Vibrant Galentines Nourish Bowl

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A colorful and nutrient-packed nourish bowl featuring roasted vegetables, fresh greens, quinoa, and a bright citrus dressing, perfect for festive occasions like Galentines Day.

Ingredients

  • Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix) – fresh and crisp
  • Cooked quinoa (1 cup / 185g)
  • Beets, peeled and diced (1 medium beet)
  • Sweet potato, cubed (1 small / 150g)
  • Carrots, sliced (2 medium)
  • Avocado, sliced (1 ripe)
  • Pomegranate seeds (1/4 cup / 40g)
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced (1/2 medium)
  • Fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp / 30ml)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (3 tbsp / 45ml)
  • Honey or maple syrup (1 tsp / 5ml)
  • Dijon mustard (1 tsp / 5ml)
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds (2 tbsp / 15g)
  • Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley, chopped) – optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (185g) quinoa under cold water. Combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups (475ml) water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss diced beets (1 medium), cubed sweet potato (1 small), and sliced carrots (2 medium) with 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp (5ml) honey or maple syrup, and 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Toast 2 tbsp (15g) pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. In a large bowl, combine about 3 cups mixed greens and cooked quinoa. Toss gently with half of the dressing.
  6. Arrange roasted vegetables on top along with sliced avocado, pomegranate seeds, and cucumber slices.
  7. Drizzle remaining dressing over the bowl. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh herbs if using. Toss gently or serve as is.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the roasting pan to avoid soggy vegetables. Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. Use ripe avocado for best texture. Adjust dressing to taste. Toast seeds just before serving to maintain crunch. Assemble close to serving time to prevent greens from wilting.

Nutrition

Keywords: Galentines, nourish bowl, quinoa bowl, roasted vegetables, healthy recipe, festive meal, vegan, gluten-free

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