Butternut Squash, Spinach & Grain Bowls
with Feta & Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
- Milk
- Sesame
Colorful butternut squash and roasted onion add delicious earthy-sweet flavor to these mixed grain bowls. Packed with fresh spinach and brightened up with tangy feta and a lemon-honey vinaigrette, this nourishing vegetarian meal is an instant winner as a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
½ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Onion
5 ounce
Spinach
1 unit
Lemon
8 ounce
Butternut Squash
2 teaspoon
Honey
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 unit
Microwavable Grain Blend
1 tablespoon
Za'atar Spice
(Contains: Sesame)
Not included in your delivery
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
¼ teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Halve, peel, and cut onion into ½-inch-thick wedges. Quarter lemon.
Toss onion and butternut squash on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, Za’atar Spice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
When veggies have 5 minutes remaining, massage grain blend in package to separate grains; partially open package. Microwave until warmed through, 90 seconds.
In a large bowl, combine honey, 2 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, juice from half the lemon, a splash of water, and a pinch of salt (4 TBSP olive oil and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings). Whisk until thickened and thoroughly combined.
Once veggies are done, transfer to bowl with dressing. Add spinach, grains, and half the feta. Toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Divide salad betweens shallow bowls. Sprinkle with remaining feta and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, but some found it bland; consider doubling the dressing for more impact 🍋.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, though some needed extra time to fully cook the butternut squash.
- Suggestions: Add nuts for crunch, try goat cheese instead of feta, and include raisins or cranberries for flavor depth.
- Portions: Some felt it was light for dinner; consider adding protein like chicken or shrimp to make it more filling.
- Vegetables: A few suggested adding more variety, like Brussels sprouts or sweet potatoes, for extra flavor and nutrition.
