Fall Harvest Bowl (View Print Version)

Nourishing bowl with roasted seasonal vegetables, wild rice, crispy chickpeas, and fresh autumn produce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
04 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
05 - 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
06 - 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium apple, cored and diced

→ Legumes

08 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry

→ Nuts & Cheese

09 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
10 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ For Roasting

11 - 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Dressing

15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
18 - 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes and halved Brussels sprouts with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on one baking sheet.
03 - Toss chickpeas with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on the second baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - Combine wild rice and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 35–40 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid if needed.
06 - In a large bowl, massage chopped kale with a pinch of salt until softened, approximately 1–2 minutes.
07 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
08 - Divide kale, wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, apple, and celery evenly among four serving bowls.
09 - Drizzle each bowl with dressing, then top with sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately or chill for a cold presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes just as good straight from the fridge as it does warm, which means you can eat it however your day unfolds.
  • The textures keep your fork interested, crispy chickpeas against soft sweet potato, crunchy apple against creamy feta.
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it together when hunger hits, no reheating required.
  • It uses fall produce without feeling heavy, so you leave the table satisfied but not stuffed.
02 -
  • Dry the chickpeas thoroughly before roasting or they'll stay soft and sad instead of turning crunchy.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheets, the vegetables need air circulation to caramelize instead of steam.
  • Massage the kale for the full minute, it's the difference between eating tender greens and chewing on paper.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it, you might want more sweetness or salt depending on your ingredients.
03 -
  • Roast the vegetables on the top rack of the oven so they brown faster and develop deeper flavor.
  • If your chickpeas aren't crisping, pop them back in the oven for five more minutes after everything else comes out.
  • Make a double batch of the dressing and keep it in a jar, it's perfect on any grain or green salad.
  • Use a mix of green and purple kale if you can find it, the colors make the bowl even prettier.
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