Fall Harvest Bowls (Halloween Edition)

Chef Coopa here with a twist added on to the delicious fall harvest bowls! Celebrate this upcoming Halloween by eating right out of a pumpkin!

What You Need:

FOR THE DRESSING
  • 1/4 c. apple cider
  • 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE BOWLS
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 c. sliced grilled chicken
  • 2 c. finely sliced kale
  • 1/2 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c. sliced almonds
  • 1/4 c. shaved Parmesan
  • 3 c. cooked brown rice
  • 2 small pie pumpkins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F. Rinse the pumpkins under water to remove the dirt. Cut the pumpkins in half then scoop out the filling. Lay the pumpkins face side down in a large baking dish, cover with 1/4 inch water and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool while making the rest of the dish.
  2. Preheat oven to 425. On a large, parchment lined baking sheet, mix Brussels sprouts, sweet potato and red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and thyme. Bake until vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a large bowl, whisk cider, vinegar, olive oil, shallot, mustard and honey until smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix kale with cranberries and almonds. Add 1/3 c prepared dressing to the salad and toss.
  5. Assemble pumpkins: top 1 cup rice with 1 cup roasted vegetables, 1/2 cup salad, and 1 cup chicken all inside the pumpkin. Top with a drizzle of dressing and serve.

Enjoy!!

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*Recipe Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55393/harvest-bowls-recipe/

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