Fall Harvest Bowl

By Dani Potts | September 16, 2024

Total time: 40 mins, Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 2 medium delicata squash, skin on, cut into quarter moons
  • 1 purple sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 4 carmen peppers(sweet peppers)
  • ½ red onion, small dice 
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped 
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup feta cheese – crumbled
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon ground sumac 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prep & Roast: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Toss the whole sweet peppers in 1 tsp olive oil and place them on one of the baking sheets. Roast for 15 minutes until tender but still firm (al dente).
  2. Roast the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine purple sweet potatoes, delicata squash, onion, garlic, cumin, sumac (if using), 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the second baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are golden and fork tender.
  3. Peel & Blend the Peppers: Once the peppers are roasted, transfer them to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let them steam for 5 minutes. This will make peeling easier. After steaming, peel off the skin (it should slip off easily), remove the stems, and take out the seeds. Blend the peeled peppers with 1 tsp olive oil. If the sauce is too thick, add water or vegetable stock until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Assemble: In a large bowl, combine the roasted squash, sweet potatoes, spinach, parsley, and feta. Drizzle with the pepper sauce and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

BENEFITS

Delicata squash is a nutrient-packed winter squash that’s known for its sweet, nutty flavor and edible skin. It’s rich in vitamin A, which supports healthy vision and immune function, and a good source of fiber, promoting digestion and gut health. Delicata squash also provides vitamin C, an antioxidant that aids in collagen production and helps protect your cells from damage. Low in calories but high in flavor, it makes an excellent addition to any meal, whether roasted, stuffed, or added to salads and soups!