Find the flavors of fall in this harvest grain bowl - Makini's Kitchen

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu offers a dairy-free option while cottage cheese is more affordable.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice provides similar fiber benefits at a lower cost.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is less expensive.

Heat a pan with a little oil until it sizzles.

Cut plant-based sausage into nice little chunks and add to the pan.

Add kale to the pan with the sausage and cook until wilted; season with salt and pepper.

Prepare the bowl by adding half chickpeas and half quinoa.

Roast butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and maple syrup until cooked; add to the bowl.

Make a dressing with smoked tofu bacon and add it to the bowl.

Add figs and sliced avocado to the bowl.

Toss all ingredients together and serve.

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