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Wild Rice Harvest Bowls with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

A hearty and nutritious bowl featuring wild rice, seasonal vegetables, and a sweet-tangy fig balsamic vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Wild Rice Base
  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 cup butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts halved
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup fig preserves
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped

Method
 

Cook Wild Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Roast Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
Make 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 Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked wild rice, roasted vegetables, baby spinach, feta cheese, and walnuts.
  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 vegetables based on seasonal availability. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

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