Description
These Spiced Winter Bowls are a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for chilly days. Packed with fragrant spices, hearty quinoa, and a medley of vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, and kale, this dish warms you up while delivering balanced flavors and vibrant textures. Ideal for a wholesome lunch or dinner, these bowls combine simple ingredients with warm spices to create a satisfying, vegetarian-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Grains
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup kale, chopped
Spices and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water thoroughly to remove any bitterness, then drain well.
- Cook Quinoa: In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a rolling boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the broth absorbed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, stirring continuously for about 1 minute to toast the spices and release their essential oils.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the diced carrots and sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook them for approximately 10 minutes until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Add Kale: Stir in the chopped kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.
- Combine and Season: Mix the cooked quinoa into the vegetable and spice mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the warm spiced winter bowls immediately for a nourishing and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Rinsing quinoa helps remove its natural bitterness.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or pumpkin for variety.
- Vegetable broth can be replaced with water, but broth adds more flavor.
- Adjust spices according to your preferred heat level or flavor intensity.
- For added protein, consider topping with roasted chickpeas or a fried egg.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
