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Build-Your-Own Harvest Bowls with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Build Your Own Harvest Bowls with Balsamic Vinaigrette Bliss

Build-Your-Own Harvest Bowls with Balsamic Vinaigrette celebrate fresh ingredients and customization for a healthy meal prep alternative.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Farro Substitute with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Omit for a vegetarian version.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Substitute with sweet potatoes if preferred.
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts Broccoli can be an alternative.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese Substitute with feta or vegan cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Replace with walnuts or sunflower seeds.
  • 1/2 cup Cherries (optional) Substitute with dried cranberries.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin for best flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pot
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preheat and Roast the Vegetables
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chopped butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Cook the Farro
  1. Cook the farro according to package instructions, approximately 15-20 minutes, in salted boiling water. Drain excess water and set aside.
Whisk the Balsamic Vinaigrette
  1. Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified and adjust seasoning as needed.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Start with a base of cooked farro in each bowl, then add roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, shredded chicken (if used), sliced apples, crumbled goat cheese, and pecans.
Drizzle and Serve
  1. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each bowl and serve immediately, allowing guests to customize their meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chop veggies and cook farro in advance to streamline assembly. Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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