This Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Bowl is a plant-based, protein packed bowl of healthy comfort food, all ready in 30 minutes!
These days I seem to get bored of foods easily. I used to have some chicken, some vegetables, pasta rice or quinoa and be happy.
Lately I have been taking a huge bowl and just throwing everything in. And this time it came out delicious.
I love the fall flavors out there. Most people think of pumpkin and apples for fall, but there are so many more as well!
Brussels sprouts, cranberries and sweet potatoes are also fall fruits and vegetables and are in season now. So basically I threw them in a large bowl with quinoa and sliced almonds and became a very happy girl.
Another great recipe...my Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts. If you haven't tried roasting them yet, today is the day.
For all of those Brussels haters, I bet this would change your mind.
If you are looking for some other healthy dish inspiration, try this Eggplant Parmesan, Alfredo Spaghetti Squash, Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup or this Zucchini Ravioli. And all of these recipes would be even more delicious with some Spiked Apple Cider!
Why You Should Make This Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Bowl
I made this for my husband and he added chopped sausage to his bowl for all the meat lovers out there. I was more than satisfied with this bowl just the way it is.
But that's the beauty of this dish. It's extremely versatile and the possibilities are endless.
I have also added shredded rotisserie chicken and leftover ground beef to this. My husband liked it both ways and it added a little extra protein as well.
Whatever you have in the house, go for it. This is kind of like one of those dinners you can just throw together. If you have broccoli or cauliflower, toss it in!
Oh and I have also added leftover roasted butternut squash instead of the sweet potatoes (again because it was already in my fridge) and that was yummy as well!
All of this fall-flavored-healthy-deciciousness is ready in 30 minutes too! What more can you ask for?
Especially on those busy weeknights when you are acting as a bus driver for your kids (which is most nights these days). I have also made it earlier in the day and reheated it before dinner time too.
That works. And it still tastes incredible!
Just promise me you will keep the Brussels sprouts in there, even if you think you don't like them. Brussels sprouts get such a bad rap.
The truth is, if they are prepared correctly then they are super delicious. Try to forget about those boiled Brussels sprouts that your grandma used to make.
Recipe Ingredients
- Quinoa - Everyone's favorite super food! Quinoa is a huge source of plant-based protein and fiber and is extremely versatile in so many dishes.
- Vegetable broth - You can also use chicken broth if you aren't vegan, both work great in this recipe. I always buy organic broths to make sure there's no junk in there.
- Olive oil - Extra virgin olive oil is my absolute favorite and I use it in most of my recipes.
- Ginger root - Ginger is such a powerful anti-inflammatory and is loaded with antioxidants which are compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body. Ginger also offers so much flavor. I used fresh ginger root in this recipe but if you need to substitute for ground ginger, you can use 14 teaspoon as a substitute. They both have so many health benefits.
- Sweet potatoes - Another wonderful superfood! Sweet potatoes are filled with vitamins, minerals, nutrients and fiber. They are a powerhouse of nutrition.
- Brussels sprouts - Even though these sprouts get a bad rap, they really are delicious. They are little tiny cabbages and are packed with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.
- Dried cranberries - Please read the ingredients for your dried cranberries, many of them contain so much unnecessary added sugar, even in the form of fruit juice. I use these dried cranberries all the time because it's not easy to find the unsweetened ones in grocery stores. I also love this recipe from All Day I Dream About For sugar free dried cranberries, it's so easy to make your own.
- Almonds - You can use chopped almonds, chopped walnuts or chopped pecans in this recipe and they all taste delicious and add the perfect texture and crunch.
Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips
Yes, of course you can. I do want to say the this dish is flavorful all on it's own though. You can add Parmesan, Asiago or Romano cheese. These are hard cheeses that pack a powerful, flavorful punch. I also added Feta cheese once (because I love Feta and want to put it on everything!) but I think I liked it better with the harder cheese. But that's just a personal preference.
This I one of those dishes that I like to make on Sunday to have an easy, healthy lunch available for the week. I store it in an airtight container and it lasts in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
You can either leave out the Brussels spouts or you can substitute with cauliflower, broccoli or even asparagus would all be lovely additions to this dish. Let me know what you try!
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Sweet Potato Brussels Sprout Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth can also use chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ onion minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root diced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes diced
- 1 cup sliced Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Place quinoa and broth into a pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile while quinoa is cooking, place olive oil, garlic, onion and ginger into large skillet. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. Add sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts and let cook for 10 minutes or until they soften.
- Add cooked quinoa to skillet and thoroughly combine.
- Remove from heat.
- Add cranberries and almonds and mix again.
Nina
This was gorgeous! We got lazy and just put chunks of sweet potatoes, presliced Brussels sprouts (from TJs), chunks of onions with some chunks of carrots into the oven and roasted it. Added to quinoa with sauteed onions, diced ginger and garlic, and almonds. The cranberries were a great addition. Yummalicious!! Thanks so much 🙂
lauren.kelly
I don't call that lazy Nina, I call that a smart way to simplify! I am so glad that you like it!
Morgan
What a great recipe! Really enjoyed making this. Did my own take on it by adding feta + fresh cilantro!
lauren.kelly
Thanks for telling me, I am so glad you liked it! And I LOVE your additions of feta and cilantro!
Rose | The Clean Dish
You're right - most people just think pumpkins once fall rolls around! There is so much more out there! I'm loving this Quinoa Bowl. Absolutely delicious!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
What a beautiful meal...so colorful and full of good-for-you bits! Love it!
Kim Beaulieu
I love this bowl, I'm a big cranberry fan. Bowls are the way to go when life gets hectic. I love simple recipes. I feel like life is complicated enough without adding a 25 step, 5 hour dinner on top of it. Since the kids were little I picked one day a week to make something complex, and the rest of the week I do easy stuff. That way I satisfy my inner chef but on a day we're home hanging out all day. The rest of the week it's bowl, slow cooker recipes or simple grilling. I'd nosh this any day of the week.
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer
I am so a bowl person. Throw it in a bowl and 90% of the time I will eat it. I am loving all of the other fall flavors here! This is a must try! Pinning!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Amanda!
Ginny McMeans
Yes, please! LOVE this festive dish and the veggie mix with cranberries. Can't wait to make it.
lauren.kelly
I hope you like it Ginny!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Love this dish - all the veggies! What a great combo. This might be something nice to serve for the upcoming fall holidays!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Patricia!
The Food Hunter
I love all the fall flavors in this.
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
This looks so flavorful - and so easy. I never think to throw bowls like this together.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Lauren!
Tasha @thatssoyummy
I love just throwing it all together in one bowl. Looks delicious and perfect for lunch anyway!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Oh yum - this looks amazing! I love all the ingredients you put in this dish. I want to make a big batch to have for lunches next week!
Jo
Beautiful presentation for the season, very Fall-like 🙂 I haven't had brussel sprouts since I was a kid! This looks so delicious and nutritious!!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Jo! It's time to start eating Brussels sprouts again 🙂
Cindy
why no nutritional information with the recipe?
lauren.kelly
Hi Cindy, I just added the nutritional information on the bottom of the post. I hope you like it and thanks for stopping by!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
What a delicious/healthy looking bowl!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Sharon!
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom
Gotta love when you can throw a bunch of things together and it comes out like this--looks perfect Lauren!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Kristen!