Roasted Acorn Squash with Kale and Wild Rice is a hearty rice bowl is full of flavor and nutrients, perfect for a filling fall lunch.
I love roasting anything and everything. My go-to is sweet potatoes, but every now and then I like to switch it up with acorn squash or spaghetti squash. I love roasting veggies because they're easy to throw into salads or just for a healthy snack. If you love "buddha bowls" as well check out my simple recipe or Sweet Potato and Apple Quinoa Salad!
Kale is another leafy green I love roasting, but for this recipe, I tried a new technique. Have you ever massaged kale leaving it tender and truly delicious? If not, give it a try ASAP! Whisk up a dressing and go to town on those leaves. After about 3 minutes you'll notice a difference and make even your pickiest eater a believer!
This is an awesome and festive salad bowl packed with rice, kale, and squash. Do you have a favorite seasonal lunch?
Roasted Acorn Squash with Kale and Wild Rice
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 leaves of kale rinsed, de-stemmed, and chopped
- 1 5-ounce packet wild rice
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup or another sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. As the oven preheats, cook wild rice according to the directions on the package.
- Toss chopped squash with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Place on a lined and sprayed baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- While the squash roasts, place kale in a large bowl and massage dressing into the leaves for at least 3 minutes.
- To assemble, scoop rice into bowls then top with tender kale and roasted squash. Enjoy!
Kelly
I love wild rice and don't use it enough. Looks like a great warm, winter bowl.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, absolutely! I hope you give this recipe a try!
heathersfp
YUM! this looks SO delicious
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!
Louann Kristy
Ooo this sounds and looks delish !
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!
ktsherman72
Oooh, I have kale in my garden. Just need to get the acorn...yum!
Jenna | The Urben Life
That's awesome!! 🙂
Sarah Newman
I just love wild rice with seasonal squash! And this dressing sounds simple yet flavorful. Yum!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I hope you give it a try 🙂
A.J. Sefton
I absolutely love kale but, sadly, my family does not, so we don't have it. I really like the sound of this as I like squash too. Maybe if I'm extra good someone will make it for me.
Jenna | The Urben Life
I hope so!! Massaged kale is a game changer.
shopgirlanonymous
Love roasted veggies! Excited to give this a go.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Enjoy!!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups
Yum, I love acorn squash. I will have to give this a try.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome 🙂 Enjoy!