Description
The Pickled Red Cabbage and Quinoa Harvest Bowl is a plant-forward dish that centers around cooked quinoa, roasted seasonal vegetables, and a signature topping of tangy, vinegar-soaked red cabbage. The beauty of this recipe lies in the contrast. You have the warmth of the roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts meeting the cold, crisp snap of the pickled cabbage. You have the soft, nutty fluffiness of the quinoa against the creamy richness of sliced avocado.
Ingredients
Quick Pickled Red Cabbage
2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp salt
½ tsp mustard seeds or peppercorns (optional)
Quinoa
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water or vegetable broth
Pinch of salt
Harvest Bowl Toppings
Roasted sweet potato cubes
Roasted Brussels sprouts or carrots
Chickpeas (roasted or canned, drained)
Sliced avocado
Baby spinach or kale
Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Dressing (Optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Pickle the cabbage
Combine vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and spices in a bowl. Add cabbage and toss well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes (longer for deeper flavor).Cook the quinoa
Bring quinoa and water/broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.Roast the vegetables
Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.Assemble the bowl
Add quinoa to bowls, top with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, pickled cabbage, greens, avocado, and seeds.Finish with dressing
Drizzle with dressing if using and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This harvest bowl is perfect for meal prep and easy to customize. The pickled red cabbage adds a bright, tangy contrast to the hearty quinoa and roasted vegetables. Swap in seasonal produce, add a protein like grilled chicken or tofu, or finish with your favorite dressing to make it your own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460 kcal
Keywords: Cabbage and Quinoa Grain Bowl, Red Cabbage Harvest Salad, Pickled Vegetable Quinoa Bowl, Healthy Cabbage Grain Bowl