Fall Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Roasted seasonal vegetables and apples served over fluffy farro for a comforting autumn meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables and Fruits

01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
03 - 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
04 - 1 large apple, cored and sliced

→ Grains

05 - 1 cup farro
06 - 2 cups vegetable broth

→ Seasonings and Oil

07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
14 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, optional

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread in a single layer on one baking sheet.
03 - Place apple slices on the second baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
04 - Roast squash and Brussels sprouts for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and tender. Roast apples for 15 minutes, until softened and caramelized.
05 - Rinse farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add farro, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until grains are tender. Drain excess liquid if needed.
06 - In a skillet over medium heat, add kale with a splash of water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until just tender and wilted.
07 - Divide cooked farro evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, wilted kale, and roasted apples.
08 - Garnish each bowl with pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasting caramelizes everything into something almost addictive—you get that sweet-savory thing happening on one plate.
  • Its endlessly flexible, so you can swap what you have without losing the soul of the dish.
  • One bowl feeds you for actual hours, which matters when life gets hectic.
02 -
  • Don't crowd your baking sheets—if vegetables touch, they steam instead of roast, and steamed Brussels sprouts are a missed opportunity for crispy edges.
  • Farro releases starch as it cooks, so taste it before serving; some people like it creamier and leave the liquid in, while others drain it completely for a fluffier texture.
03 -
  • If your Brussels sprouts are large, cut them in quarters instead of halves so they roast evenly and get more crispy surface area.
  • Toasting your pumpkin seeds yourself in a dry skillet for three minutes brings out a nuttiness that pre-toasted seeds sometimes miss.
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