Say hello to the best thing to hit your taste buds this fall! But no, seriously. Hello, incredibly flavorful nourish bowl!
The best news? When you use already-cooked grains, this recipe comes together in about 30 minutes!
When contemplating the flavors for this fall-themed Buddha bowl concept, I couldn’t shake the idea of grains topped with roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with tahini sauce. I mean, how could you go wrong with that combo?
The first attempt was a good start but lacked cohesiveness and memorable flavor. However, that all changed when I swapped plain roasted Brussels sprouts for our incredibly delicious Miso-Glazed Brussels Sprouts!
They add caramelized flavor and umami-style depth to the dish that makes you want seconds and thirds (what can’t miso do?). You can learn about the origins of this magical ingredient here.
Next, I upgraded plain cooked grains for stir-fried grains with slivered almonds, a dash of coconut aminos, and spinach. Friends, the crispy texture and salty flavor here deserve a slow clap. Go ahead, we’ll wait.
Bonus? This means you can use leftover grains that have already been cooked to save you time!
And last but not least, a sauce with one of our all-time favorite ingredients: tahini (learn about its origins here).
We have many tahini-based sauces, but this one is new and worth trying (trust us, it’s a total flavor bomb). Creamy tahini is blended with zesty garlic, coconut aminos, maple syrup, and water — that’s it! Somehow the alchemy results in a nutty, savory-sweet, nuanced, garlicky sauce you’ll want to put on everything.
We hope you LOVE this nourish bowl! It’s:
Savory
Comforting
Complex
Satisfying
Delicious
& Versatile!
With 16 grams fiber, 14 grams protein, and 6 mg iron per serving, it’s the ultimate plant-based dish! Plus, it’s weeknight-friendly, especially when prepping some of the components in advance (tahini sauce, miso glaze, chopping veggies, cooking grains).
More Nourishing Bowl Recipes
- Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sesame Dressing
- Butternut Squash Bowl with Jalapeño Queso
- Nourishing Curried Lentil & Sweet Potato Bowl
- Garlic & Herb Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl (30 Minutes!)
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
Butternut Squash & Miso Brussels Sprouts Nourish Bowl
Ingredients
GRAIN + GREENS
- 2 cups cooked cooled grains (e.g. quinoa, millet, or brown rice // or sub cauliflower rice)
- 2 Tbsp slivered almonds
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 cups baby spinach (or other leafy green)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
- 1/2 batch Roasted Butternut Squash (no curry powder // as recipe is written, ~3.5 cups cubed butternut squash)
MISO-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
- 2 ½ cups Brussels sprouts, browned outer leaves removed, large stalks trimmed off, halved (quartered if very large in size)
- 1 tsp avocado oil (or other neutral-flavored cooking fat that can withstand high heat)
- 1 healthy pinch sea salt and black pepper
- 3 medium cloves garlic, skin removed and smashed or roughly chopped
- 1 ½ tsp miso paste (we like chickpea miso for a soy-free option — Miso Master is a great brand // ensure gluten-free friendly as needed)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (or sub apple cider or white wine vinegar)
- 1 ½ tsp maple syrup
TAHINI SAUCE
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic (use less for less intense garlic flavor)
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- GRAINS: If you haven’t yet prepared your grains, do so now (this is not included in overall cook / prep time, so allot extra time as needed). Find instructions on how to cook millet here, quinoa here, and brown rice here. Cauliflower rice could also work here. NOTE: Allow your grains time to cool (at least slightly) before stir-frying for best texture.
- BUTTERNUT SQUASH: Once cubed (see peeling and cutting instructions here), add to a parchment-lined baking sheet and toss with oil, maple syrup, and seasonings of choice (we kept it simple with salt and pepper). Once tossed to coat, roast until tender (~20-25 minutes).
- MISO-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS: Add trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts to a medium mixing bowl (reserve garlic cloves for later use) and season with oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and set aside.
- To a separate small mixing bowl, add the miso glaze ingredients (miso, rice vinegar, maple syrup) and stir / whisk to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more miso for saltiness / umami, vinegar for acidity, or maple syrup for sweetness. It should be equal parts tangy, salty, and sweet. Set aside for use after the Brussels sprouts are roasted.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet (we prefer cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once hot, add cooking oil (it should coat the bottom of the pan, so add more as needed).
- Wait 1 minute for the oil to heat, then add Brussels sprouts (NOT THE GLAZE — we’ll use that later). Make sure the pan is not crowded — all sprouts should have room to lie face down and they shouldn’t be piled on top of each other. If it’s crowded, remove a few to cook in a separate batch.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes cut side down to get a sear. Once golden brown, add garlic to the pan, toss, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees F (204 C), removing from the oven every 5 minutes to toss and inspect the sprouts. You want them crispy and deep golden brown but not burnt. Remove from the oven and immediately add the miso glaze and toss. Set aside.
- TAHINI SAUCE: To a small blender or food processor add tahini, maple syrup, garlic, water, and coconut aminos and blend on high until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more garlic for zing, coconut aminos for saltiness / depth of flavor, or maple syrup for sweetness. If it’s too thin, add more tahini and blend again. (NOTE: If you don’t have a blender or food processor, be sure to mince your garlic and simply whisk all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.) Set aside for serving.
- GRAINS & GREENS: Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Add slivered almonds and dry toast for several minutes, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn. Then add cooked, cooled grains and coconut aminos. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly browned, stirring occasionally. Then add spinach (or other greens) and continue cooking until just wilted. Turn off heat and set aside.
- To serve, divide the grains and greens between serving bowls and top with roasted butternut squash and miso-glazed Brussels sprouts. Serve with tahini sauce.
- STORAGE: Best when fresh. Store leftovers separately in the refrigerator. Sauce will keep for 4-5 days, and the vegetables and grains will keep for 2-3 days.
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Notes
*Cook time does not include cooking the grains. We recommend using leftover grains that have been cooked and cooled for quickest and best results. Quinoa and millet are our preferred, but rice will also work.
Mattie says
So delicious but takes way longer than 30 m to make!
Thank you for the feedback, Mattie! We’re glad you found it to be delicious!
Emily says
Personally, I found this a little too time-consuming and tedious to make, but it WAS delicious once finished. I’m a one-pot weeknight dinner kind of a person, so all of the steps took me by surprise. It took me about 2 hours from start to finish, and for a Wednesday night dinner, it’s just not worth it to me. Though, maybe that’s more of a review of my own capabilities than a review of this recipe! Loved the miso glaze and the tahini dressing. The squash took at least an hour to roast in my gas oven, instead of the 25 minutes as stated in the recipe. I did love the outcome, so perhaps next time I’ll let my partner tackle this particular recipe. :D
Thanks for sharing your honest experience, Emily! That does seem like a long time on the squash. We wonder if maybe the pieces were cut larger?
Stephanie says
Wow! The hubs and I enjoyed this so much! The flavors came together perfectly. It was a little labor intensive, but the end result was worth it. Next time I plan on doubling the recipe to have more leftovers. I used farro for the grain.
We’re so glad you and your husband enjoyed it, Stephanie. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Megan Cassidy says
This was absolutely delicious. Fall in a bowl. It was time-consuming first time around but I am confident I’ll be able to make it faster next time with leftover grains. I have never really used miso before, so I was hesitant about the Brussels sprouts glaze, but holy cow it’s amazing.
Woohoo! Thanks so much for the great review, Megan. So glad you enjoyed!
Sarah says
This was absolutely delicious. I ended up using sweet potatoes, just because we had some lying around. It was so flavorful. Thank you so much.
Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing, Sarah!
Darleen Zigich says
Made this delicious dish and loved it…worth every dirty dish and steps to make it. Followed the recipe to a “T” . . . my grocery store has butternut squash already cubed (phew . . that stuff is a bear to cut!) which saved some time. The only thing I had an issue with was after the roasting of the almonds, you were to add the 2 cups cooked grains and one T of coconut aminos…that didn’t seem to be enough fluid for the grains and for the greens to steam, so I added a few T’s of water. I will get four meals out of this…thanks so much!
So glad you are enjoying this, Darleen. Love your tips as well! Thanks!
Anna says
Sooo good! Even my partner who said “ugh squash and quinoa” when I told him I was making it ended up loving it! Really flavorful and comforting and satisfying. Followed recipe exactly with the addition of pomegranate arils on top which I would def recommend!
Whoop! We’re so glad you and your partner enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing! xo
Lisa says
This was amazingly delicious and satisfying. I made the grains (I used quinoa and millet) earlier in the afternoon and roasted the butternut squash too, but it was still a bit time consuming, but we made 8 servings, so we can have it for leftovers. We will definitely make it again!
Woohoo! Thanks for the great review, Lisa!
Brittney says
Love this tasty bowl! What helped me tremendously in making this recipe was reading through the reviews ahead of time and knowing it would possibly take a little longer to make. I cooked farro and roasted sweet potato (forgot squash!) a few days ago so the Brussels took the longest and while those were roasting I was able to quickly make the sauces and sauté the other ingredients. Did not have almonds so I subbed pecans. Robust maple is perfect for this.
Will definitely make this one again for a comforting meal!
Yum! Thanks for the great review and for sharing your modifications, Brittney!
Mona says
Delicious! And full of nutritious vegan food! I never knew butternut squash could be so succulent if it’s peeled and roasted in small cubes. However, it took me much longer than 30 minutes to make and the multiple steps were a bit of a hassle. I didn’t have chickpea miso (which I will look for in the future), so I subbed white miso for it. Also, I had Bragg’s Aminos, so I used that in place of the coconut aminos. My grains were a mix of quinoa and brown rice. Halved the recipe as I was cooking for one. Will make this again.
Sounds delicious! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Mona!
Maneesha says
So delicious! I love the miso glazed brussel sprouts! WHat a unique recipe! I paired this over a bed of spinach! Seasonal eating!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing, Maneesha! xo
Caroline says
I agree, this is not a 30 minute dish. It took me a long time to chop up the butternut squash, then you have to roast it for 20-25 minutes! Was tasty, but I hadn’t allowed enough time and was a bit frazzled given all the different steps. The squash, brussels sprouts, and grains all have separate preps.
Thanks for the feedback, Caroline! We find after making it a time or two, the process is a lot more seamless =)
Lex says
Wow!
Bought some nice ButterNut Squash from the farmers market, wanted to do something besides a basic BNS soup. While cooking, it feels like a ton of steps for this recipe (took me closer to 1.5 hours to make this). It was so worth it. The end result was probably one of the best grain bowls I’ve ever had. It was savory, sweet and fresh.
Mods:
– Used pearl couscous (high recommend)
– Soy Sauce instead of Coconut aminos (all I had)
Again, this bowl was great! If there was one thing I would change, it would be adding raw garlic to the sauce. It didn’t really blend up well so there were some bites of raw garlic with the sauce. I love garlic but it was a little too much for me. Next time, I’ll use garlic powder in the sauce instead?
10/10
Amazing! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Lex. Another tip to get the garlic to blend is chopping it roughly before it is added to the blender! Otherwise garlic powder will work as well!
Siobhan says
Great recipe with the caveat that it’s not an easy 30-min meal because of all the different components. I used sweet potato instead of squash to cut down on the prep time and even with cooked quinoa and multitasking, it took closer to 40-45 minutes. Lots of different pans, bowls, etc. needed but I ended up with leftovers for lunch so it was worth it :)
We’re so glad you enjoyed this overall, Siobhan. Thank you for your feedback!
Lindsey says
Holy yum – this is fall in a bowl! I used wheat berries for the grain, subbed chickpeas for the brussel sprouts and used kale for the green. Roasted some of the squash seeds too and used as a garnish. Absolutely delicious and will definitely make again! Thanks for the fabulous recipe!
Yum! Love those swaps. Thanks for the great review, Lindsey!
Cole says
Normal humans can’t make this dish in 30 minutes. Normal humans require an hour to cook this dish.
Thanks for the feedback, Cole! Just making sure you saw the note that cooking the grains isn’t included in the timing? The recipe works best with leftover grains.
Gabriella says
This was delicious!!! The sauces were incredible. I appreciated the step by step instructions.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Gabriella! Thank you for sharing! xo
Linda says
10/10 love the simplicity of this recipe. Made this during a busy weekday night. Can’t wait to make it again!
Amazing! We’re so glad to hear it! Thank you for the lovely review, Linda! xo
Lynne says
Oh wow – this knocked it out of the park. Fair amount of moving pieces but the flavors married together brilliantly. Yum!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the result, Lynne! Thank you for sharing! xo
SB says
This was pretty tasty, but I noticed some said it lacked flavor, so I just wanted to address that. I noticed that preparing the butternut squash according to Minimalist Baker’s instructions (with the curry powder) adds a lot of flavor, so skipping that step could result in a blander dish. I also didn’t love the idea of sweet tahini sauce, so I just skipped the Maple syrup and added Frank’s hot sauce to my tahini for a spicy kick.
Yum! Thanks for sharing, SB! Glad you enjoyed!
Maddie says
this was really delicious – we topped with sriracha for serving for some added acidity and sweet/spicy flavor! both of us were surprised by this recipe and how flavorful it was. While we were eating it I also thought that in addition to it being a meal, this would make a great Thanksgiving side if you served it x3 and mixed all together!
Love that idea and your addition, Maddie! Thank you for sharing! xo
Kira says
This recipe is cozy and comforting but a little bland if directly followed. I recommend adding rice vinegar or another source of acidity to the Tahini sauce. The acidity brightens it and makes it much more flavourful.
Hi Kira, sorry to hear you found it to be bland, but glad to hear adding rice vinegar was helpful! What brand of coconut aminos were you using?
Kira says
I used the “Coconut Secret Organic Soy-Free Coconut Aminos Seasoning Sauce”. Maybe that was the issue. Maybe it isn’t the same thing as the careful at coconut aminos. I’ll see if I can get my hands on the other one and give it another’s try.
Thank you!!! I love your recipes!
Thanks so much, Kira! We do like that brand! But it isn’t quite as flavorful as some other brands (like Big Tree), which we’ve been preferring lately!
Audrey says
I love your recipes and have made many. I would like to build a recipe box like the one I have for NYT cooking. Is this feature available? I cannot find it.
Thanks,
Audrey
Hi Audrey! We don’t have that feature, but we’ll add it to our ideas list!
Sam says
This recipe is bomb. I thought I had miso and didn’t do I used tamari and it still turned out amazing. It definitely took be way longer than 30 mins to make, but I will absolutely be making this again. My toddler was a big fan of the rice and butternut squash.
We’re so glad you and your toddler both enjoyed it, Sam! Thank you for sharing your experience! xo
Sophia says
Hello, I hope you are well. I have a bit of a strange question: is there any other vegetable you would suggest instead of Brussels Sprouts? I want to make this recipe very much, but my father has a loathing hate for them. I apologize for the question, and thank you so much for your help.
Hi Sophia, we think cauliflower would work well using the same method. Hope that helps!
Makayla says
Hello this recipe looks delicious. I want to make this and I don’t have coconut aminos on hand, but I do have Bragg’s liquid aminos. Would this work as a substitute?
Hi Makayla, It should work, but Bragg’s is more salty and less sweet than coconut aminos, so we’d suggest starting with half and adding a little maple syrup to balance. Hope that helps!
Mel says
Thanks for a great recipe! I followed the directions and didn’t modify the recipe and it came out really well. Now that I know how to make this, I think I could make it fairly quickly. I foresee myself using this recipe again in the future. A squeeze of lemon might be nice? Idk.
Amazing! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Mel! Lemon would be lovely. Thank you for sharing! xo
Kay says
Holy smokes, I am SO impressed I made this 😂 it was ridiculously delicious. The miso glaze is out-of-this-world good. Possibly one of my favourite minimalist baker recipes (which is a big compliment considering my diet is mainly recipes from this blog). I’m not going to lie, I did get a little stressed out making the different bits at the same time but it came together beautifully.
Woohoo! We love to hear this, Kay! Thank you for the lovely review, we’re so glad you enjoyed! xo
Jen says
Another fabulous recipe from MB! I’m not vegan but like to incorporate more plant based recipes that not. It was a hit with the husband down to the four year old. Tons of flavor. I did misread the instructions so ended up altering the brussels a little. Combined the miso glaze before roasting – still turned out delicious!
So great! Thanks for sharing, Jen! Yes, the miso glaze is forgiving :D
nina says
so delicious! it didn’t look like it would be enough food for 3 bowls and it took longer than i expected but it was worth it and was enough food! had prepped butternut squash beforehand and roasted the veggies together – that saved time. will make again!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Nina! Thanks for sharing!
Holly says
I prepped as much as possible in the morning and it came together really quickly at dinner time. I baked the Brussel sprouts and then reheated and glazed them just before serving. I used farro instead of the suggested grain and it’s so good texture wise. Oh and I added a squeeze of lime to the tahini sauce and topped with chili garlic cashews and snap peas. 10/10 easy to make, delicious to eat.
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing, Holly!
Ann says
I’ve made this recipe twice already. It is sooooo good!!! First time I used leftover quinoa and made the dish pretty much exactly as written. Literally only took me 35 minutes from start to finish. Tonight I used a pouch of precooked organic farro from Aldi. When I roasted my squash I threw a couple of unpeeled garlic cloves on the baking sheet and then used the roasted garlic in my tahini dressing OMG! This recipe is definitely a keeper. I could eat all the glazed Brussels sprouts in one sitting but have to save some for my lunch tomorrow.
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Ann! It’s one of our favorites =) Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Sarah Ciliberto says
Sooo good!!!
Yay! Thanks for the lovely review, Sarah! xo
Lyndsay says
Lots of moving parts with this recipe, but it was so worth it! To save time, I skipped the pan and just roasted the brussel sprouts for 20 minutes. I was also in the mood for pasta, so I subbed orzo for rice or quinoa. The combination of flavors is perfect, and I’ll definitely be making this again.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Lyndsay! xo
Elaine says
This recipe was really delicious! I used Trader Joe’s par boiled farro as the grain and it was soooo good. I made the recipe as it was written. Such a great combination of ingredients. Loved the tahini dressing too! Thanks for sharing.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Elaine. That modification sounds lovely too. Thanks for sharing! xo
Lulu says
The tahini sauce came out much thicker for me. how can it be made am
smoother? I don’t want to add too much more water because I’m afraid it will take away some flavor flave.
Hi Lulu, the tahini sauce is a bit thicker in this recipe. But you could add more lemon, maple syrup, water, or avocado oil, depending on flavor preference.
Tonia says
Oh My Goodness, SOOO good! The sauces are amazing! I’ve made this twice and the second time baked the brussel sprouts and garlic in the same pan with the squash (as several had mentioned), to save prep time/effort. I then tossed the sprouts in the glaze, put them back in the oven for a few minutes to really glaze up. Love all your recipes I’ve tried so far, thank you for another delicious one!
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you are enjoying our recipes, Tonia. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Naomi says
This looks amazing! I have been a long time follower of your recipes but recently found allergies to soy, almonds and chickpeas, which is making life more interesting! Suggestions to replace almonds and a miso alternative (non-soy, non-chickpea)?
Hi Noami, perhaps coconut aminos for the miso? It won’t be quite the same though. For the almonds, another nut or seed (such as pumpkin seeds) would work. Let us know how it goes!
Naomi says
Thanks. I’ve just found a company that makes GF miso from Azuki beans. Will report back!
Lovely!
Shea says
This recipe is pretty involved with a lot of moving parts, but it turned out SO delicious and filling. I plan to use extra quinoa to try another recipe – the “quinoa tacos.”
I think if I were to make again I would condense the brussel sprouts and just roast them. Pan frying them (with no oven safe pan and just 1 cookie sheet) didn’t seem worth the extra step, cause the flavor is in the sauce.
This tahini dressing is really good too!!
Thanks so much the sharing your experience, Shea! We’re so glad you enjoyed the taste!
Atiyah Vasquez says
This recipe is so delicious! ❤️❤️❤️
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Atiyah! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Kaleigh R says
I’ve made this recipe twice now and while I liked it the first time around I loved it even more the second! Initially I skipped the miso glaze so I didn’t have to run to the store for paste but after properly making the second time I realized how much extra flavor it added. We do roasted vegetable bowls sometimes 2-3x a week in our house and this recipe gave me an opportunity to switch up my starchy veg (butternut squash as opposed to my standard sweet potatoes) and bring a whole new world of Asian flavor to my roasted veggies. I’ll admit I took and short cut and simply roasted the Brussel sprouts (both times) but it was still delicious. I went the quinoa route and always cook my grains in veggie broth for added flavor. Another recipe by MB that I would highly recommend!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences, Kaleigh! We’re so glad you enjoy this one! xo
Jess says
Wow, just made this! While it is delicious it was a bit more involved than I had initially thought so I’m glad I saved it for a weekend dinner when I had plenty of time. I wish I had made more butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, because I cooked one cup of dry quinoa which made more than the recommended 2 cups cooked. Now I have way more quinoa than roasted veggies, unfortunately. I also added avocado, which gave the gain bowl a nice creaminess.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Jess. Thanks for sharing! If you want inspiration for using up extra quinoa, you can use the filters in our recipe index. Hope that helps!
Christa says
Delicious! Made this for dinner last night. I’ve been getting more into nourish-type bowls lately and this was definitely a winner. I love, love, love this! I followed recipe to the letter. If I could save anyone else the trouble, if you skip the step where you pan sear the Brussels sprouts first before roasting them in oven, it’s no big deal. The roasting did the trick just fine, a little longer oven time, though.
Thanks for this!
We’ve been loving nourish bowls too, Christa! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Lora says
Cooked and chilled this recipe the day before thanksgiving and on thanksgiving day served it on a large bed of arugula as a salad. SO. GOOD.
Love that serving idea! Thanks for sharing, Lora! xo
Darcie says
Made this last night and it was delicious. We used wheatberries which are fantastic. Also we skipped the panfry part of the sprouts and roasted in the oven with a paste of garlic, oil, salt and pepper. (We still used the miso glaze afterwards). There are ALOT of flavours in this dish!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Darcie! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Claire says
This was yummy and filling! I am giving 4 stars because the full recipe would take too long for a weeknight meal. With that said, I made it easier by:
-eliminating the Brussels (and just cooking extra spinach)
-using prechopped squash
-garlic powder in the sauce, so I could whisk instead of blend
And definitely don’t skip on the sauce! I made extra ;)
Thanks for sharing, Claire!
Kait Hutchinson says
Can I make this with acorn squash? How would I cook the squash?
Yeah! I think so. You could try this method.
Michelle says
Is there any sub you can suggest for the miso paste?
The miso glaze isn’t absolutely critical. So perhaps just skip that altogether and season the Brussels sprouts with salt and pepper.
Jeanne says
You can substitute soy sauce for the miso paste. It was delicious this way.
Kelly says
I made the recipe and the brussel sprouts with glaze and the tahini miso sauce are delicious! I would recommend making extra tahini sauce in case you want more around. What I will say is that making this meal took about 2 hours, given the amount of prep required to cut a butternut squash and trim and halve brussel sprouts, and that’s not including making the grains ahead of time. It also got a little stressful when baking the Brussels and heating the quinoa and spinach without any oil. I wondered, was that meant to be sautéed oil-free?
Hi Kelly, thanks for the feedback! We didn’t find the grains / greens needed any oil because some coconut aminos is added to the pan, which prevents it from sticking (but feel free to add a little if you find it sticks). The prep time can be a little cumbersome especially if your grains aren’t pre-cooked. In any case we’ll see about making some improvements!
Scott says
I just finished preparing it with my wife and we’re eating eat and loving it and adding it to our list of go-to meals (a list that is already MB weighted). We followed your direction; didn’t sub. Once I have made this a couple of times, I’ll try it on a weeknight. Until I get a little quicker at it, it’ll be a Saturday night thing. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Scott! So glad you enjoyed this one!
Sindi says
Wow! I was expecting this to be good, because all of your recipes are delicious but this blew us away! So much flavor! This will definitely be added to the monthly rotation.
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Sindi! So glad you enjoyed it.
Steph says
I made this last week and will be adding it to the Thanksgiving menu, too! I do have to add another vote for “longer-than-30-minutes”–even with my grains precooked. That’s OK, but it’s why it’ll be on my holiday and weekend menu, not weeknight. (OK, I’m seeing your Raw Oreos video on the side of my screen. BRB…)
Thanks for the kind and honest review, Steph! We’ll see about adding any ways to speed the recipe along. Perhaps the miso glaze can be optional and the Brussels can roast with the squash. In any case, we appreciate the feedback!
Amparo says
it sounds delicious! Thanks for all the work and love you put in all your dishes, all your recipes are very healthy.
Thanks so much for your kind words! Let us know if you try it!
Jeanne says
I made this last night & it was a HUGE hit. I stressed out because it was quite a bit more time consuming to prep & cook than suggested. Not a problem, but would have preferred to know that going in. That said, it was an amazing blend of flavors. My kids (early 20s) loved it. They wanted more than we had, they said I should make it again tomorrow, and they told me we *had* to make it for their friend, who is a good cook, in order to turn him on to vegan food. I didn’t have miso paste, so I looked up a substitute & used soy sauce instead. I think another person was asking for a substitute–soy sauce was perfect. I was glad I didn’t skip the glaze–it definitely added to the overall meal.
Thanks for the feedback, Jeanne! We find it can be more time consuming the first time you make a recipe, but gets quicker with practice. We’re glad everyone enjoyed the end result!
Sara Moore says
This was amazing. Honestly, I have no words. I will make this again, and again, and again. I don’t see how you could get tired of this.
Aw, yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Sara! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Jennifer Monsalve says
I loved this recipe! I was a little surprised when stuff needed to be made ahead of time but it turned out great in the end! I used soy sauce instead of coconut aminos but the sauce with the rice and the veggies was such a smooth flavor
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! Thanks for sharing!
Savannah Barreca says
This recipe is awesome. So much deliciousness and flavor! I am thinking about making this part of my thanksgiving menu actually! (I do vegan thanksgiving) I found miso master at Whole Foods! I appreciated that tip!
Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Savannah! xo
Kianna says
hello! I only have soy-based miso. I’m assuming I’d use white miso here and not red?
Yes!
Taylor H. says
Okayyyyyy I knew this looked good; I was not prepared for how delicious it was! Such a cozy meal on a chilly fall evening. Thank you!
Whoop! SO glad you enjoyed it, Taylor! xo
Madelyn says
This recipe came together quickly and was delicious. I didn’t have miso so I just roasted the brussel sprouts in the oven with some spices, and they were still delicious. The tahini dressing takes it to the next level!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Madelyn!!!
Erin says
This recipe tasted great, but it was a far cry from a 30 minute meal and I had started with pre-cooked rice. I made it with the assistance of my boyfriend (so definitely multitasking) and it took an hour. I think the best part of it was the brussels sprouts sauce. Not sure if I’d make it again due to how labor intensive it was but the brussels sprouts might be worth doing again.
Thanks for your feedback, Erin! It is a bit more time intensive and does require some multitasking but we’re still glad you enjoyed it!
Christa says
I made this for dinner last night on a whim. I thought, “what’s the deal with combining brown rice and butternut squash?” But it was very good, I must say! I subbed tamari for coconut aminos. And I don’t have a cast iron skillet or oven safe one, so I roasted the Brussels sprouts in oven. The tahini sauce was so delish, a smoky flavor! I used frozen Brussels sprouts and butternut squash, btw, for anyone looking for a shortcut. Made it easier and worked out fine. Thanks for this recipe!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Christa!!
Angela says
This was amazing. We added Chinese 5 spice to the squash and used a tad less maple since there was some in the sauce.
Lovely!
María says
Loved this recipe!
I subbed half the maple syrup in this recipe for stevia (we’re trying to lower sugar intake), used bulgur instead of the grains mentioned (I wanted something that cooked fast while I prepared the rest) and sprinkled the final result with granadine seeds. Delicious! A dish full of umami.
Yay! Thanks for sharing, María!
Julia says
I didn’t have tahini so I subbed almond butter and sesame oil. Flavors are very good, but a tad on the sweet side for me, I will used a little less maple syrup next time!
Thanks for sharing, Julia!
Luana says
I made this WITH an error and it still turned out fabulous! I added the miso immediately with the sprouts as I set them in the oven to roast. The texture was a little softer, however the sauce was so tasty that it almost served as a marinade. I plan to make it again and actually following the recipe as it was intended. Thanks for this winter-salad recipe!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Launa!
Sarah says
This was absolutely delicious! We made this for lunch today. I used white wine vinegar for the brussel sprouts instead of the rice wine vinegar and kale instead of spinach. Very delicious – great mix of flavors!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Sarah!
Jessi Summers says
This recipe was delicious, though I completely agree it wasn’t a 30 minute meal. It took me an hour and I had already halved up the brussels sprouts. I roasted the brussels sprouts entirely instead of starting on the skillet and they still came out delicious and crispy.
Thanks for sharing, Jessi! So glad you enjoyed it. It’s about a 30-minute recipe when multitasking and starting with pre-cooked grains.
Tomke says
Loved this bowl! The miso Brussels sprouts were really delicious and a combination I never had before or would have come up with :D thanks so much!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Tomke!
MKinTX says
I made this but modified it somewhat and it was still delish. We don’t eat nuts or fat, so the tahini sauce was excluded and there was no oil on the squash or sprouts. I used farro instead of quinoa or rice. Still came out tasty! The only thing I would note is this is NOT a 30-minute quick meal. If you are chopping the squash and make all the sauces and are an average cook, I’d plan an hour from beginning to end. Worth it though!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing! We’ll look at the cook times!
Terri says
I made this and it was a huge hit.
I had forgotten to buy the Brussel sprouts so used broccoli instead. I didn’t need to cook it quite so long.
We loved the wonderful mix of flavours.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Terri!
Sarah says
First let me say this is delicious!! I just made it and the finished product got rave reviews. However, I think you would need a sous chef to finish in 30 minutes…it took me an hour and a half! Between prepping the squash, brussels, and garlic, making two sauces, etc, it just takes time. But well worth it!! Thanks for another tasty and healthy meal. :)
We’ll take another look at the prep time, Sarah! Thanks for sharing your review! Glad you enjoyed it!
Jennifer says
This is so tasty!! I made a few changes as I did not have miso paste or coconut aminos. I used Tamari instead and it tastes so yummy.
Thank you for this recipe, I was looking for new ways to incorporate butternut squash.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Jennifer!
Alexis says
This recipe looks amazing! Do you think it would be too much of a change to swap sweet potato for butternut squash. I’m not the biggest fan. I figure they’re similar enough?
I think that would work well!
Sarah says
Is there anything I could sub for tahini?
Cashew butter is the closest in terms of texture and flavor.
Karen Bartley says
Thank you so much for your delicious recipes. What an amazing job you are doing to encourage people to try Vegan meals.
xoxo!
Elle says
I don’t use maple syrup. Do you think the sauce and glaze would work with dates?
Potentially if blended well! Thin with water as needed.
Susan says
What if I don’t have coconut aminos? Something else I can use?
tamari or soy sauce (beware of gluten as needed), but use less as it’s saltier.