My Harvest Bowl recipe is filled with cozy fall ingredients like roasted sweet potato, apple, pumpkin seeds, kale, and farro (or quinoa.) This cozy vegan bowl is topped with a homemade Lemon Tahini Dressing and makes a fantastic lunch or dinner and is the perfect way to add more veggies to your diet!
Also, try my Harvest Salad & Harvest Farro with Apple Cider Vinegrette.
Harvest Bowl Recipe
This Harvest Bowl recipe is bursting with gorgeous fall flavors and textures. You can't go wrong with this sweet potato, pomegranate, and pumpkin seed combination... all on a bed or your favorite grain (farro, quinoa, wild rice) and massaged kale. It's crunchy-- it's sweet-- it's savory-- it's PERFECT!
This bowl is inspired but not exactly a copycat of Sweetgreen's Harvest Bowl Recipe that's loaded with similar flavors and textures. Sweetgreen's bowl has chicken, but I left it off on mine, keeping this bowl both vegetarian and vegan. I also added some unexpected flavor bombs like pomegranate and toasted pumpkin seeds.
My Harvest Bowl recipe also features farro and kale for the base. You can use any grain including quinoa, but I just love the nutty flavor of farro. I added kale because it's easy to find year-round and an extra serving of greens never hurt anyone. And a sliced apple... because what says harvest more than apples?
The sauce is my simple Lemon Tahini Dressing, which you really must add to your repertoire of go-to recipes. It's like foodie crack... I swear! Plus it goes with so many things.
The result is a tasty bowl that is not only delicious but is filled to the brim with nutrients and good-for-you ingredients. If you are in a food rut this holiday season and want to eat something better for you, add this to the list!
Harvest Bowl Recipe - The perfect healthy lunch for fall or winter! Share on X
Why You'll Love this Harvest Bowl recipe...
- This Harvest Bowl recipe is the perfect combination of textures and flavors.
- It's a meal that tastes amazing and is actually really good for you with a powerhouse list of superfoods.
- It's easy to make and great for make-ahead lunches.
- If you love eating bowls like this out at restaurants, making this one at home is economical and easy!
- It's a hearty vegan and plant-based meal you can feel good eating.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Harvest Bowl recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Cooked Farro: Farro is a delicious and unrated ancient grain that is nutty and chewy. It's loaded with nutrients and is a delicious and hearty base for your bowl. If you don't like or have farro you can substitute any grain or rice. Quinoa, wild rice, brown rice, or even wheat berries will also work.
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Simply roasted sweet potatoes give this fall Harvest Bowl recipe a hearty, filling, and delicious base.
- Apple: I love using a fresh Honeycrisp apple in this recipe because they are so sweet and crisp. Whatever apple you have will work though.
- Kale: I added kale to this bowl to give it a major nutrient boost. I love the way the hearty kale holds up to the cooked farro. You can also use spinach, arugula, or your favorite green. Using curly kale makes this great for meal prep because it's heartier and doesn't wilt right away.
- Pumpkin Seeds: What's more fall than crunchy pumpkin seeds? This dish comes alive with these seeds! Sunflower seeds or almonds will also work if you can't find pumpkins.
- Pomegranate: Fresh pomegranate is a tart and delightful topping to the bowl. You can also substitute dried cranberries.
- Lemon Tahini Dressing: Use your favorite bottled dressing or my recipe for a homemade Lemon Tahini Dressing. There is something so delicious about a bowl topped with a tahini-based dressing. You can also use my Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette if you want something lighter. You could also use a Balsamic Vinegar Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette like the Sweetgreen bowl.
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Harvest Bowl recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Cook the farro according to package instructions. Cook it in vegetable broth for extra flavor.
- While it's cooking, preheat the oven and toss the sweet potatoes in olive oil and the spices. Toss them on a baking sheet and roast them for about 20 minutes.
- While those are cooking, chop the apples and kale.
- If making the homemade Lemon Tahini Dressing, mix that together.
- Carefully arrange the Fall Harvest Bowl recipe as shown in the photo and drizzle with your dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Variations
I love this Harvest Bowl recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Mix Up the Grain: You can mix up the grain you use including rice, brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, or even wheat berries.
- Mix Up the Veggies: You can easily add other roasted vegetables to this bowl including Roasted Butternut Squash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, 5 Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots, or Roasted Broccoli.
- Add a Protein: Make this a more protein-filled bowl with salmon, tofu, or chicken.
- Add a Cheese: Crumbled cheese would also be a great addition including crumbled feta or crumbled goat cheese.
- Add Some Beans: Add chickpeas or white beans to the bowl for more plant-based protein and nutrients.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can make the components of this bowl and assemble it when ready to eat.
Freezing
I do not recommend freezing this Harvest Bowl recipe.
How many calories in a Harvest Bowl?
My harvest bowl has around 450 calories, which is less than the famous Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl recipe, which is around 650 calories.
This Harvest Bowl Recipe recipe is the Perfect Winter Meal!
My Harvest Bowl recipe is one you've got to try this fall or winter. It's such a tasty combo and a filling well-rounded meal. You'll feel good making and eating it. Make one batch or several to enjoy all week for meal prep!
While it's not exactly a Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl Copycat, I dare say this version is even better!
Harvest Bowl Recipe - The perfect healthy lunch for fall or winter! Share on X
More Fall Harvest Recipes to Love:
- Fall Harvest Salad
- Harvest Farro with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Beet and Apple Salad
- 4 Ingredient Simple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Maple, Pecan and Date Healthy Stuffed Baked Apples
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Harvest Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
For the potatoes
- 1 sweet potato, peeled & cubed
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- salt & pepper, to taste
For the Harvest Bowl
- 2 cups cooked farro or quinoa
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
- ½ apple, sliced
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
- 2 tablespoons lemon tahini dressing, or to taste
Instructions
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Toss the potatoes in the olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-30 minutes until your cubes are tender.
For the Harvest Bowl:
- Massage half of the tahini dressing into the kale. If desired, add additional salt and pepper to the greens.
- Divide the ingredients in two and assemble the bowls as pictured. Lay the kale and farro down first. Then add the sweet potatoes. Fan out the apples and then sprinkle with the pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds.
- Drizzle with however much of the dressing you'd like.
Notes
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Kristy from Southern In Law says
I loveee bowls like this and this combination of flavours and textures is perfect! Definitely a delicious fall meal! 🙂
Miz Helen says
This is truly a bowl of Fall Goodness, that we will love! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Alison's Allspice says
You combined so many great flavors here, and I love all the colors! Bowl meals are my favorite, so easy and delicious!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much Alison! HOpe you had a good weekend.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
I have to admit it - I've never had a Buddha bowl! This looks delicious!
JulieWunder says
It's so good! Thanks Janelle!
Mary Beth Jackson says
great idea!
JulieWunder says
Thanks MB!! HOpe you are ok!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I would never think of combining all these ingredients together. I love any dish with a tasty sauce.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lacey! So good!
Susie @ Suzlye says
OH MY GOODNESSS> This is fall perfection!
JulieWunder says
Thank you!!!
Chrystal Rose says
I don't know how I've gone this long without this! I will seriously have to make this ASAP. Hopefully it'll taste as good as it looks (I'm thinking it will). Thanks for sharing your recipe!
JulieWunder says
Yay! HOpe you enjoy it.
Marina @ Happy Healing says
YES I was so excited to see this recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂 buddha bowls are the perfect fall meal, and this one looks delicious.
JulieWunder says
Thank you! HOpe you enjoy it.
Erinn says
I love buddha bowls - this one looks delicious! I'm not a vegetarian, but I go meatless every once and a while when I know my husband's not going to be home for dinner. Thanks for sharing!
JulieWunder says
That is always the struggle! Hope you get a chance to try this.
Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner says
I eat different variations of veggie bowls most nights per week. Farro has also been one of my favorite grains lately. Have not tried adding in the apples-yum
JulieWunder says
The apples are so good!
wendy says
Looks too pretty to eat! Yum!
JulieWunder says
But then it's so good! Thanks Wendy!
Jaime says
This looks delicious! I need to try this with my family (I know my daughter would eat it. It's convincing my son that's always a challenge.)
JulieWunder says
Aw!!! Hope you enjoy it!
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com says
Love the combination of flavors you use in your bowl. Great idea!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Debbie!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
This looks amazing! Can't wait to give it a try!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Emily!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
Isn't it funny how something you've been doing for so long suddenly becomes trendy and gets a cool name? Throwing leftovers into a bowl and adding some sort of sauce is a normal occurrence in my diet. I've never heard of farro but I'm going to check it out.
JulieWunder says
That is funny! Guess we were cool all along. haha! 🙂
Becky says
Can't wait to try your Buddha Bowl recipes! Thank you for sharing!
JulieWunder says
Yay! HOpe you enjoy it.