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Warm Harvest Grain Bowl with Chicken, Squash, and Honey Mustard

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and flavorful grain bowl combining roasted squash, tender chicken, fresh greens, and a tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard ((or whole grain mustard))
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 0.5 medium shallot ((minced, about 2-3 Tbsp))
  • 2 Tbsp chives
  • 1 Tbsp fresh tarragon ((finely chopped))
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa ((or farro, wild rice, wheat berries, barley etc.))

Vegetables and Protein

  • 1 bunch kale ((ribs removed, leaves very thinly sliced into ¼-inch strips))
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken ((shredded or chopped, about 2 chicken breasts))
  • 1 medium butternut squash ((peeled and cut into ⅓-inch cubes))
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas ((drained, rinsed, and patted dry))
  • 1 medium apple ((cut into matchsticks about ¼-inch thick and 1-inch long))
  • 0.33 cup pepitas ((pumpkin seeds or halved pecans))
  • 4 oz goat cheese

Garnishes

  • to taste flaky sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley ((finely chopped))
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chives ((finely chopped))
  • 1 Tbsp fresh tarragon ((finely chopped))
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chervil ((finely chopped))

Instructions 

  • Make the dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, shallot, chives, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a jar; shake well.
  • Roast the squash: toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, pepper, and cayenne; roast at 425°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Add chickpeas to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 17-20 minutes until tender and crunchy.
  • Assemble the bowls: combine quinoa and kale, then top with roasted squash, chickpeas, apple, pepitas, goat cheese, and herbs. Drizzle with dressing and toss.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite grains or greens for variation.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grain Bowl