Overhead image of a Delicata Squash Grain Bowl.

Delicata Squash Grain Bowl

Enjoy this hearty and healthy grain bowl that is perfect for the fall season and features a delicious lemon shallot vinaigrette dressing.

This recipe stars U.S.-grown jasmine rice and comes to us from our friend Meagan of @nutrition_by_meagan in partnership with USA Rice.

  • Servings
    3
  • Serving Size
    1 bowl

Ingredients

Grain Bowl

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp cinnamon 
  • Delicata squash, seeded and cut in ¼” circular pieces
  • Pinch of sea salt

Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp minced shallots
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Toppings

  • 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp crushed walnuts
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. 
  • Cook 1 cup of U.S.-grown jasmine rice according to package instructions. 
  • Add 1 cup Brussels sprouts cut into halves to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper 
  • Drizzle Brussels sprouts with 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp honey and toss to coat. Then season with 1/2 tsp cinnamon. 
  • Cut delicata squash in half lengthwise and seeded, and then cut into 1/4” thick circular pieces.
  • Drizzle delicate squash with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. 
  • Place the Brussels sprouts and delicata squash into the oven and roast for 30-35 mins until Brussels sprouts are crispy and delicata squash is golden brown. 
  • In a medium mixing bowl make the dressing by whisking together 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tbsp minced shallot, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
  • Once the rice is cooked, add to a large serving bowl and top with roasted Brussel sprouts and delicata squash. 
  • Drizzle with lemon shallot vinaigrette and top with 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 tbsp crushed walnuts, 2 tbsp dried cranberries, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves.