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Wild Rice Harvest Bowls with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

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

Ingredients
  

Wild Rice Base
  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts halved
  • 1 cup red onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup fig preserves or fig jam
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds toasted

Method
 

Prepare the Wild Rice
  1. In a medium pot, combine wild rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
Roast the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer the wild rice, roasted vegetables, baby spinach, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
  2. Drizzle with fig balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on seasonal ingredients or personal preferences.

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