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Wild Rice Harvest Bowls with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

A hearty and nutritious bowl featuring wild rice, seasonal vegetables, and a tangy fig balsamic vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Wild Rice Base
  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 cup butternut squash cubed
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup fig balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped

Method
 

Cook the Wild Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice, vegetable broth, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
Roast the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and red bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Prepare the Vinaigrette
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together fig balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt until well combined.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked wild rice, roasted vegetables, fresh spinach, feta cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with fig balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability. This dish can be served warm or cold.

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