4 Nutritious Bowl Recipes With Squash, Cucumbers, and Artichoke Hearts
1. Mediterranean Squash and Quinoa Bowl
Base: Quinoa
Ingredients:
- Roasted butternut squash cubes
- Sliced cucumber
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Feta cheese
- Lemon-dill vinaigrette
Instructions:
1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. Roast butternut squash with olive oil and your favorite Mediterranean spices until tender.
3. Assemble the bowl with quinoa as the base, topped with roasted squash, sliced cucumber, marinated artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a drizzle of lemon-dill vinaigrette.
2. Spaghetti Squash and Pesto Delight
Base: Spaghetti squash strands
Ingredients:
- Roasted spaghetti squash strands
- Sliced cucumbers
- Artichoke hearts, quartered
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Pine nuts
- Basil pesto
Instructions:
1. Roast spaghetti squash and scrape out the strands.
2. Combine roasted spaghetti squash with sliced cucumbers, quartered artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts.
3. Drizzle with basil pesto and toss to coat.
3. Cucumber and Zucchini Noodle Bowl
Base: Zucchini noodles
Ingredients:
- Spiralized zucchini and cucumber noodles
- Roasted acorn squash slices
- Artichoke hearts, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Goat cheese
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions:
1. Spiralize zucchini and cucumber to create noodle-like strands.
2. Roast acorn squash slices until golden brown.
3. Assemble the bowl with zucchini and cucumber noodles as the base, topped with roasted acorn squash, sliced artichoke hearts, red onion, goat cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
4. Crispy Chickpea and Butternut Squash Bowl
Base: Brown rice
Ingredients:
- Roasted butternut squash cubes
- Sliced cucumber
- Artichoke hearts, quartered
- Crispy chickpeas (roasted with cumin and paprika)
- Feta cheese
- Tahini dressing
Instructions:
1. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
2. Roast butternut squash cubes until caramelized.
3. Combine roasted butternut squash with sliced cucumber, quartered artichoke hearts, crispy chickpeas, feta cheese, and drizzle with tahini dressing.
Feel free to adjust the quantities and ingredients to suit your taste preferences, and enjoy these delightful nutrition bowls!
