Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. I don’t know about you but I have been enjoying lots of holiday treats this week. I am paying just a little more attention to making sure the rest of my meals are high quality to balance it all out. I’ve also mentioned a few times that I’ve been experimenting with new to me veggies from my CSA box. This week I am going to show you How To make a Winter Veggie Power Bowl.
This week I got some really interesting veggies. On top of all of the squash we have been receiving, I was given this huge Kholrabi. I had never seen or heard of this one before and have to say I was a little intimidated. Winter veggies can be a little scary can’t they? I was motivated to come up with a great tasting Winter Veggie Power Bowl.
Here’s How to make your own Winter Veggie Power Bowl
Peel and chop your veggies. I like to cut them in different shapes and sizes to vary the bowl a bit. I suggest having at least 4-5 different vegetables. Set your oven (400 degrees) to roast up all this goodness. I like to vary the spices a bit on each of the veggies to give the power bowl more taste dimension. My carrots got some Siracha seasoning while the acorn squash got a little maple syrup. Brussels taste amazing with a splash of Balsamic vinegar. That Kohlrabi up there got some salt, pepper and garlic. I was surprised by how good the Kholrabi was! It was very potato like in texture. Would also be great as “fries”.
While the veggies are roasting, it’s the perfect time to make your grains. For my bowl I used Freekeh however you can easily use quinoa or brown rice or Farro. Really any grain will work and they are filled with plant based protein.
Dress it up. As good as roasted veggies are, they need a great dressing to really bring it home. I came up with a Tahini and Maple syrup dressing that really paired well with all the ingredients in the bowl. You most likely have all the ingredients on hand already.
Once your veggies come out of the oven arrange them on top of some greens and your grains. Then drizzle on some Tahini and Maple syrup dressing. You could also toss on a few almonds or cashews for a little texture. Voila! Good to go.
The best thing about preparing all the veggies and grains for a Winter Veggie Power Bowl is that now you have a ton of extra vegetable to use in all kinds of ingredients the rest of the week. Throw them into pasta or even make a quick soup or just use as a side. I piled my extra sweet potatoes into a Fritatta with some kale.
How To Make A Winter Veggie Power Bowl
Ingredients
- For Bowl:
- 1 Acorn Squash
- 1 pound of Brussels Sprouts
- large Kholrabi
- 1 Sweet Potato
- 4 large carrots
- Arugula
- 1 Cup of Freekeh prepared
- Olive Oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder to season
- optional Siracha powder (for carrots)
- 1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar (Brussels sprouts)
- For Tahini Maple Dressing:
- 2 Tbl Tahini paste
- 4 Tbl Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbl water
- 2-3 Tbl Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbl olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Prepare Freekeh according to package directions
- Peel and cut veggies
- Layer onto baking sheet
- Generously coat with olive oil, salt & pepper
- Drizzle Brussels w Balsamic vinegar
- Sprinkle carrots with siracha powder or cumin
- Roast veggies approx 20 min or until soft turning once
- Layer bowls with lettuce and Freekeh
- Top with veggies
- Dressing:
- Whisk all ingredients together and drizzle on top to serve
- Can be served warm or at room temperature
Tell me what winter veggies are you enjoying? Ever had Kholrabi?
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I love power bowls year round but they are especially delicious in the winter with all the squash and other veggies that are in season. I’ve got to try your recipe…looks amazing!
Thanks! The tahini maple dressing really gave it a nice punch at the end
THISSSSSS is how I need to use my CSA this week.
Thank you!!
I hope you enjoy!
I love winter veggies and this power bowl has my name written all over it!
I think it does! Thanks
UM YES. You had delicata involved (which auto made this amazing). I might just sub out the rice with hummus and dip to my heart’s content!
Actually, re-read and Freekeh? Yup, I’d definitely use that!
I think you would love it!
I love a good power bowl– this one is packed with so many delicious things!
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
Thanks so much hope you enjoy it
The first time we got a kohlrabi I had no idea what it was or what to do with it. I ended up roasting it with a little salt and pepper and it was pretty good. Kohlrabi and celeriac root both throw me for a loop even now.
I was a little intimidated for sure!
I am so impressed with your creativity!
Well thanks so much I get bored if I don’t mix it up
Hi Deborah! This bowl looks soooo yummy! What a great way to start the day. Thanks for hosting.
Thanks Julie! I loved all the flavor combos
I remember hearing about Kholrabi when I was a kid….I don’t think I ever have tried it, though. My mom was NOT an experimenter in the kitchen, we pretty much grew up on potatoes, carrots, and ground beef LOL It wasn’t until I was in college when I was exposed to “new and different” foods.
I had never even heard of it or seen it. I have to say it was really yummy
I also have never heard of kohlrabi but I’m game to try it! The bowl looks delish!
Where were all these veggies when we were growing up? I think you would really like it hope you can find it near you
Kohl rabi makes great slaw! I like it grated with some red cabbage.
That sounds good too! It was new to me but I really liked it
This is my kind of meal! YUM!!! I love all those veggies 🙂
Mine too! Thanks
Love learning new things everyday! I’ve never heard of Kholrabi before. I’m wondering if I’d be able to get it at wegmans. I def wanna try it as a fry substitute!
I had never seen it either but it has been fun to try new veggies this fall
I love how colorful the bowl is. I always say that the more colorful a dish is, the more delicious that it’ll be.
Well I think I agree with that!
Wow this looks delicious! The different types of squashes do intimidate me but it’s amazing what flavors you could be missing out on. I need to try a power bowl like this!
The squash can be scary but they are so good!
I’m planning a veggie power bowl for dinner! This one looks delish!
Thanks so much I think you would like it
I love this idea! I do veggie power bowls a lot since I’ve been experimenting with a plant-based diet. Mine tend to be less roasted, and more (lightly) stir fried in coconut oil. I’ll always start with oil and garlic, then green beans, courgetti, peppers, mushroom etc. Then I add beans (black beans and cannelini beans are my preference at the moment), followed by kale and then some pickles on top. I always add a big chunk of gorgeous wholemeal bread too, just in case that’s not enough carbs!
Your recipe gave me serious inspiration though, I definitely want to try roasting sprouts!
Yours sounds good too but always fun to mix it up and try some new veggies. I find the winter veggies take really well to roasting
I’ve recently discovered the joy og just sticking a load of veggies in the oven and seeing how it turns out 🙂
You can’t go wrong!
I am craving sweet potatoes now 🙂 Looks amazing!
Thanks they were delish!
I love roasted veggies of all kinds. This bowl looks amazing!
Thanks so much! I loved all the different flavors in here
I love a good power bowl! Great recipe Deborah!
Thanks so much!
That looks amazing! I love a good power bowl, wish I had one right now. I’ve never tried Kholrabi but now I’ll be on the lookout for it. Happy Meatless Monday!
I am really enjoying trying new veggies this fall and I truly loved it
Yummm! I love power bowls, but I have to admit I’ve been getting a little bored of them lately. I bet your tahini maple dressing will spruce things up again! Thanks for sharing!
The dressing really does add a nice tang hope you try it out
I like that maple syrup tahini dressing. I made a similar dressing for a buddha bowl once! Tahini and maple syrup just compliment each other so well!
They really do go well together and are perfect with veggies 🙂
That veggie bowl looks delicious!!
I love Kholrabi ! my Dad grew some last year and gave me like 5 to have. I ate mine with lime, salt and ground red pepper. I love how tangy it is!
Oh I will have to try that next time thanks for the tip!
Great idea! I need to be better about prepping my veggies in advance.
I find it really makes things a lot easier!
The tahini maple dressing sounds divine!! I need to start experimenting with more dressings!!!
I have been trying to mix that up a little bit
That looks delicious!
Thanks so much!
Wow! This looks delicious. Love the dressing too! Yum!
The dressing was the secret sauce gem
Looks great!! Power bowls are some of my favourite quick and easy dinners during the week and I love this winter themed bowl.
Thanks! I really liked the different mix of veggies in this one too
Aw wow- this looks so yummy!!
Thanks so much!
I have a russian friend who LOVESSSS kohlrabi and will go hunting to find it as it’s not so readily available, however, I’ve never tried it! I always say that I’m going to ask her the best ways to eat it and try it but I always forget to hunt for them at the farmer’s market!
I hope you are able to find it and taste it. It’s really good!
This bowl looks great. I like that you roasted each veggie with a different seasoning. Great idea!
Thanks!I wanted to have some different flavors to mesh together
for me having different texture is the fun part of veggie bowl. yours look wonderful.
Yes exactly! Thanks
I love veggie bowls! My husband has gout (it popped up at 21 years old! so crazy!) so doing a meatless meal each week is essential because it’s better for his health. Plus, I love having a variety!
Yes absolutely great for all of us!
Acorn squash is so good…and yet, I always forget to buy it. Thanks for the reminder! Adding it to the list.
No problem! Enjoy
I love making veggie packed power bowls! Great way to get in your 5-a-day!
Absolutely! And then some
Such a smart dish idea to keep healthy during the holidays!
I’ve never heard of Kholrabi before. Wow that thing is big!
It sure was big and a little scary 🙂
You know when you add maple syrup it is going to be good! 🙂 We definitely need more recipes like this during the holiday season!
The maple syrup addition was delicious
Looks delicious! I’ve been seeing a lot of power bowls and grain bowls around but have yet to try one. I have been gaining some weight since I stopped marathon training so I definitely need to start eating much healthier 🙂
They are absolutely delicious! Hope you give them a try