Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Butternut Squash Buddha Bowls

Name: Butternut Squash Buddha Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 cups cubed butternut squash (½ large butternut squash) (Source: 6 cups cubed butternut squash (½ large butternut squash)); 1.5 tablespoons + 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil (Source: 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil; Source: 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil); 2 teaspoons + 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 2 teaspoons garlic powder; Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powder); 1 teaspoon ground cumin (Source: 1 teaspoon ground cumin); As Needed + As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt (to taste); Source seasoning: Salt (to taste)); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Pepper (to taste)); 1 each 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed, and dried (Source: 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed, and dried); 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (Source: 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice); 1 teaspoon honey (Source: 1 teaspoon honey); 1 teaspoon chili powder (Source: 1 teaspoon chili powder); 1 cup sprouted brown rice (uncooked) (Source: 1 cup sprouted brown rice (uncooked)); 2 cups water (Source: 2 cups water); 4 cups arugula (Source: 4 cups arugula); 1 cup microgreens (Source: 1 cup microgreens); 2 each large avocados (sliced) (Source: 2 large avocados (sliced)); 1/4 cup harissa sauce (Source: 1/4 cup harissa sauce)

Butternut Squash Buddha Bowls is made with cubed butternut squash, 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, and sprouted brown rice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 16 listed

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Estimating…

DinnerAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

cubed butternut squash (½ large butternut squash)

In the method: Spread cubed butternut squash out on a baking sheet.

avocado oil

In the method: Separate brown rice, roasted squash, chickpeas, arugula, avocado, and microgreens out into 4 equal servings.

ground cumin

In the method: First, preheat oven to 400ºF.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Add your harissa sauce and enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven, baking sheet, and pot. Start with this step: First, preheat oven to 400ºF.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What happens at the end?

Add your harissa sauce and enjoy!

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: fitfoodiefinds.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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