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Ultra close-up macro of roasted butternut squash and farro grain bowls with caramelized squash, chewy farro, baby kale, pecans, and goat cheese

Roasted Butternut Squash and Farro Bowls

Nourishing autumn grain bowls loaded with caramelized roasted butternut squash cubes, nutty chewy farro, tender massaged baby kale, crunchy toasted pecans, tart cranberries, and creamy goat cheese, drizzled with a tangy maple Dijon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 hearty bowls
Calories: 440

Ingredients
  

Caramelized Squash & Grains
Bowl Toppings & Greens
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Method
 

Roast Butternut Squash & Cook Farro
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cinnamon on the baking sheet until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer with space between cubes.
  3. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once at the 15-minute mark, until the squash is fork-tender with golden caramelized edges.
  4. While squash roasts, bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rinsed farro, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until grains are tender with a pleasant chewy bite. Drain any excess liquid and fluff with a fork.
Whisk Dressing & Massage Greens
  1. In a small mason jar or bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  2. Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the prepared vinaigrette and gently massage with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves soften and turn vibrant dark green.
Assemble & Serve Grain Bowls
  1. Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  2. Divide the warm fluffy farro and massaged kale evenly among 4 wide serving bowls.
  3. Top each bowl with roasted caramelized butternut squash, toasted chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled creamy goat cheese.
  4. Drizzle generously with the remaining maple Dijon vinaigrette dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 9gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 14800IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3.2mg

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