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Kale, Quinoa and Butternut Squash Bowl with Pomegranate Vinaigrette 2020

Roasted squash adds color, flavor and nutritional value to this bowl.

Kale, Quinoa and Butternut Squash Bowl with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Roasted squash adds color, flavor and nutritional value to this recipe. Chef Suki Otsuki complements the squash with kale, quinoa and a zesty pomegranate vinaigrette for a plant-forward bowl that will brighten a winter menu.Photograph courtesy of Perfect Puree of Napa Valley
Servings
4
Cuisine Type
  • american
Menu Part
  • salad
Main Ingredient
  • Squash
  • Walnut

Executive chef Suki Otsuki

Meddlesome Moth

Dallas

Roasted squash adds color, flavor and nutritional value to this recipe. Chef Suki Otsuki complements the squash with kale, quinoa and a zesty pomegranate vinaigrette for a plant-forward bowl that will brighten a winter menu.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

¼ cup minced shallots

½ cup sherry vinegar

2 tbsp. frozen pomegranate concentrate, thawed

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

½ cup pomegranate seeds

¼ cup parsley sprigs, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Bowl

2 cups sliced butternut squash, cut into half-moons and roasted

1 bunch kale, chopped

1 cup quinoa, cooked

Steps

1. For vinaigrette: In small bowl, combine shallots, vinegar and pomegranate concentrate; let stand for several minutes to soften shallots. Whisk in olive oil, pomegranate seeds, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

2. For bowl: In large bowl, combine vinaigrette with chopped kale; massage until kale becomes soft and marinated.

3. For service, toss kale mixture with quinoa and squash and divide among four bowls.

Photograph courtesy of Perfect Puree of Napa Valley

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