Description
Cozy Autumn Grain Bowls with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette. Welcome to NoobRecipes! I’m Adam, your guide to making cooking fun, simple, and stress-free. These grain bowls are perfect for beginners, offering a delicious and satisfying meal with easy-to-follow steps. Let’s create something amazing together!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1–2 cups shredded Rotisserie chicken or poached chicken
- 1 large sweet potato, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bunch kale, destemmed and finely chopped
- 1 large apple, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup shredded smoked gouda or sharp white cheddar
- For the Cinnamon Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup good aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic
- heaping ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- heaping ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- heaping ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cook wild rice and quinoa according to package directions. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place diced sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Toss to combine. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and crispy. Set aside.
- Make the vinaigrette: Blend olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, cinnamon, kosher salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Transfer to a container, add fresh herbs, and shake or stir. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep remaining ingredients: shred kale, dice red onion and apple, shred cheese, and chop nuts.
- Assemble bowls: Place shredded kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with some vinaigrette and massage into the kale until softened. Add wild rice, quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, red onion, apple, cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with more vinaigrette and toss to combine.
Notes
- Wild rice and quinoa can be cooked ahead of time.
- Chicken can be Rotisserie chicken or poached chicken.
- For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Blending, Assembly
- Cuisine: American