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Fall Harvest Buddha Bowl with Creamy Apple Cider Cashew Dressing

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A nourishing fall-inspired Buddha bowl featuring roasted butternut squash, apples, chickpeas, quinoa, kale, and pumpkin seeds, topped with a creamy cashew apple cider dressing.

Ingredients

3 cups chopped butternut squash (about 1/2 large butternut squash)

3 cups chopped apples (about 2 large apples)

1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt, divided

2 cups quinoa

1 small bunch kale, stems removed and roughly chopped

2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

For the Cashew Apple Cider Dressing:

1 cup cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour

1 small shallot, minced (about 1 Tbsp)

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)

3 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss butternut squash with 1 Tbsp olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Spread on baking sheet.
  3. On another sheet, toss apples and chickpeas with remaining olive oil and a little salt. Roast squash for 25–30 minutes, and apples/chickpeas for 20 minutes, until tender and golden.
  4. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  5. Blend soaked cashews, shallot, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, olive oil, water, and salt until smooth for the dressing.
  6. Assemble bowls with quinoa, kale, roasted squash, apples, and chickpeas. Drizzle with dressing and top with pumpkin seeds before serving.

Notes

Swap quinoa for farro or brown rice for variety.

Use pears instead of apples for a subtle twist.

Add grilled chicken or roasted tofu for extra protein.

Toast pumpkin seeds for a crunchier topping.

Store components separately; assemble just before serving for freshness.

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