# What You'll Need:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed
03 - 1 medium 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 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 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 (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread vegetables in an even layer on the baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - In a medium saucepan, add rinsed quinoa or brown rice with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
04 - In a blender or food processor, blend the mashed ube with coconut milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness or milk as desired.
05 - Heat 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 nuts become sticky and glossy. Spread the mixture onto parchment to cool.
06 - Divide the cooked grain among four bowls. Layer with roasted vegetables, a generous spoonful of ube-coconut purée, pistachio-maple crumble, chopped greens, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese if desired. Garnish with microgreens.
07 - Serve warm. Enjoy as a complete, balanced meal.
