Winter Garden Keto Bowl (Printable)
A nourishing low-carb bowl with roasted winter vegetables, fresh greens, and creamy avocado dressing.
# List of ingredients:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
02 - 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
03 - 1 cup turnip, peeled and diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Bowl Base
07 - 4 cups baby kale or spinach leaves
08 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
10 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
→ Avocado Dressing
12 - 1 ripe avocado
13 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
14 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 2 tablespoons water (adjust for consistency)
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting vegetables.
02 - Combine cauliflower florets, halved Brussels sprouts, and diced turnip with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast the seasoned vegetables in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until they are golden brown and tender.
04 - In a blender or food processor, blend the ripe avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust water to reach desired consistency.
05 - Distribute baby kale or spinach leaves and shredded red cabbage evenly among four serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl base with the roasted vegetables, toasted walnuts, crumbled feta cheese if desired, and hemp seeds.
07 - Drizzle the avocado dressing generously over each assembled bowl and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This bowl feels like a delicious secret that keeps you full without weighing you down
- The fresh greens with roasted veggies create such a comforting balance that I keep coming back for more
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- Don't skip tossing the veggies halfway through roasting; it helps get that even caramelization you want
- The avocado dressing can be adjusted to your liking by varying water; start little by little for the perfect creamy balance
03 -
- Use a food processor for your dressing to get that perfectly smooth texture every time
- The roasting time may vary slightly depending on your oven; keep an eye on the veggies so they don't burn