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Fall Harvest Buddha Bowl With Kale Pesto Dressing

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Embrace the flavors of autumn with this vibrant Fall Harvest Buddha Bowl, complete with a zesty kale pesto dressing. It's a wholesome, delicious, and satisfying meal that'll have you feeling cozy and nourished.

Merle O'Neal
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
94% would make again
Fall Harvest Buddha Bowl With Kale Pesto Dressing

Inspired by cooking.nytimes.com

Ingredients

for 2 servings

Pesto

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (40 g)
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts (40 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup olive oil (120 mL)
  • 1 cup kale (100 g), stemmed
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (100 g)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Buddha Bowl

  • 1 cup diced butternut squash (205 g)
  • 1 cup diced beets (200 g)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (80 mL)
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 7 oz extra-firm tofu (200 g), sliced into squares
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets (600 g)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (300 g)
  • 3 cups kale (300 g), stemmed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (170 g)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
  2. Make the pesto: Add the basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, kale, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to a blender, and blend until smooth.
  3. Add the butternut squash and beets to a quarter of a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Add the tofu to another quarter of the baking sheet and brush with some of the pesto.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
  6. Flip the tofu, then add the cauliflower and broccoli to another quarter of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
  8. Add the kale to the remaining quarter of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes, until the kale is crispy and all of the vegetables are tender.
  10. Add the quinoa to a bowl. Top with the tofu and vegetables and drizzle with pesto.
  11. Enjoy!
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