# 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, 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 - In a large bowl, toss butternut squash, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until vegetables are golden and tender.
03 - While vegetables roast, combine quinoa (or brown rice) and water with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
04 - In a blender or food processor, blend mashed ube, coconut milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness or coconut milk to taste.
05 - Set a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pistachios, maple syrup, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until pistachios are sticky and glossy. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
06 - Divide grain base evenly into four bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables, a dollop of ube-coconut purée, pistachio-maple crumble, chopped greens, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese if using. Garnish with microgreens as desired.
07 - Serve immediately while warm.
