Fall Harvest Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Nourishing bowl with roasted autumn vegetables, wild rice, and chickpeas

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
04 - 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
05 - 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
06 - 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium apple, cored and diced

→ Legumes

08 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry

→ Nuts and Cheese

09 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
10 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ For Roasting

11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Dressing

15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes and halved Brussels sprouts with 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on one baking sheet.
03 - Toss chickpeas with 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on the second baking sheet.
04 - Roast vegetables and chickpeas for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
05 - In a saucepan, combine wild rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid if needed.
06 - In a large bowl, massage chopped kale with a pinch of salt until softened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, salt, and pepper.
08 - Divide kale, wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, apple, and celery among four bowls.
09 - Drizzle each bowl with vinaigrette, then top with sliced almonds and crumbled feta. Serve immediately or chill for a cold salad bowl.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal in one bowl that somehow feels both indulgent and genuinely good for you.
  • The contrast of crispy, creamy, crunchy, and tender textures keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can make the components ahead and assemble in minutes, which is my favorite kind of cooking on busy days.
02 -
  • Those chickpeas will only get crispy if they're truly dry—I've learned this through soggy chickpea regret more than once.
  • Massaging the kale isn't just fancy restaurant technique; it genuinely changes how it tastes and feels in your mouth.
  • This bowl is forgiving about timing—all the components can be made separately and assembled whenever you're ready to eat.
03 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—it prevents sticking and makes cleanup almost effortless.
  • If your wild rice is cooking longer than 40 minutes, check that you're at a proper simmer; too high heat and the water evaporates before the grain fully cooks.
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