Fall Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, kale, and apples over tender farro create a vibrant autumn bowl perfect for cozy, healthy eating.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
03 - 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
04 - 1 large apple, cored and sliced

→ Grains

05 - 1 cup farro
06 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water

→ Seasonings & Oil

07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
14 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or vegan cheese, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread in a single layer on one baking sheet.
03 - Place apple slices on the second baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon.
04 - Roast squash and Brussels sprouts for 25-30 minutes, stirring once, until golden and tender. Roast apples for 15 minutes, until soft and caramelized.
05 - Rinse the farro. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add farro, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until grains are tender. Drain excess liquid if needed.
06 - In a skillet over medium heat, wilt the kale for 2-3 minutes with a splash of water, stirring until just tender.
07 - Divide cooked grains among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, sautéed kale, and roasted apples.
08 - Garnish with pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and feta or vegan cheese if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like fall wrapped up in a bowl without requiring you to be a seasoned cook.
  • Everything roasts simultaneously, so you're not stuck babysitting multiple pans like some recipes demand.
  • The sweet apples and earthiness of the squash balance each other in a way that feels genuinely craveable, not just virtuous.
02 -
  • Cutting the squash and Brussels sprouts into similar sizes means they'll finish roasting at the same time instead of leaving you with some pieces soft and others still crunchy.
  • Don't skip the smoked paprika, because it's what transforms this from tasting healthy and virtuous into tasting like something you actually crave.
03 -
  • Toast your own pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for about 3 minutes if you have time, because the difference between store-bought and fresh-toasted is honestly worth it.
  • If your Brussels sprouts don't crisp up enough, increase the oven temperature to 450°F and let them go a few minutes longer since some ovens run cool and crispy is where the flavor happens.
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