# Components:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed
03 - 1 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 mashed cooked ube (purple yam)
14 - 1/3 cup coconut milk
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
16 - Pinch of 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 of salt
→ Fresh Toppings
21 - 1 cup chopped baby spinach or kale
22 - Seeds from 1 small pomegranate
23 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
24 - Microgreens, for garnish (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss butternut squash, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread on prepared baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
03 - Combine quinoa (or brown rice), water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff grains with a fork and set aside.
04 - Blend mashed cooked ube, coconut milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt using a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust sweetness or coconut milk to taste.
05 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add chopped pistachios, maple syrup, ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly for 2–3 minutes until nuts are sticky and glossy. Spread on parchment paper to cool.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables, a generous dollop of ube-coconut purée, a sprinkle of pistachio-maple crumble, chopped greens, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese if using. Garnish with microgreens.
07 - Present warm.
