Loaded with fresh, healthy, and satisfying flavors, this Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Butternut Squash is sure to be a new staple in your home. This mouthwatering dish comes together in under 30 minutes for the perfect easy weeknight meal.
If you've been following my website for a while, then you've probably noticed that I have an unmistakable love for grain bowls. Variety is the spice of life, so any tasty recipe that involves an abundance of complementary ingredients is bound to be an instant hit in my eyes. The savory flavors of chicken sausage, bok choy, and butternut squash pair brilliantly with the creamy, nutty tahini dressing we use in this recipe. It all comes together for a complete meal that is an absolute show-stopper.
My life tends to be crazy busy, so easy meals are often my best friend. The best piece of advice I could give you for this recipe is to prep your rice and butternut squash ahead of time. Those are easily the most time-consuming components of the recipe, so once you get them out of the way, the rest is a snap!
Ingredients
Grain Bowl:
- Small onion, sliced thin
- Butternut squash, cubed
- Head of bok choy with the ends trimmed off
- Fully-cooked chicken sausages, diced
- Cooked rice (I use Organic Pink Rice)
- Sunflower seeds
- Olive oil
- Fresh minced garlic
Tahini Dressing:
- Tahini
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Water
- Salt and pepper
- Sriracha (optional)
How to Make Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Butternut Squash
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place cubed butternut squash on a greased sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 25 minutes, tossing gently with a spatula halfway through cooking.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add olive oil. Wait a minute for the oil to heat up, then add garlic, onions, and bok choy. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cook for a few minutes, tossing gently throughout.
- Add the diced sausages and cook until heated through.
- While your ingredients are cooking, make your tahini dressing by tossing all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisking well. Add more or less water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Place cooked rice in a bowl and add the sausage and vegetable mixture. Top with your roasted butternut squash and drizzle with the tahini dressing. Garnish with fresh herbs and sunflower seeds.
- Feel free to add any roasted vegetables you have on hand. I like these delicious roasted veggies.
Health Benefits of Bok Choy
Often overlooked for more well-known greens like broccoli and spinach, bok choy is host to many impressive health benefits. Some of the most significant health benefits of bok choy include:
- Improved circulation
- Boosted bone health
- Strengthened immune system
- Reduced risk of chronic disease
- Improved heart health
- Lowered blood pressure
What is Tahini?
Tahini is a Middle Eastern condiment made from toasted ground sesame seeds. It can be enjoyed on its own but is often used to make popular spreads like hummus and baba ganoush. Tahini is deliciously nutty and packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. My favorite way to use tahini is by making the flavorful tahini dressing we pair with this dish!
Make-Ahead Tips
- Store the dressing separately from the rest of the ingredients so they don't get soggy.
- The rice and butternut squash can both be prepared the day before for shorter prep times. This is especially helpful on busy weeknights when meal prep is my best friend!
- The tahini dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, while the Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl should be consumed within 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
More Grain Bowl Recipes:
- Fish Taco Grain Bowl
- Chinese Five Spice Chicken Bowl
- Late Summer Quinoa Grain Bowl
- Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Grain Bowl
- Chicken Gyro Bowl with Rice
Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 small onion sliced thin
- 1 small head of boy choy ends trimmed off
- 2 chicken sausages diced and fully cooked
- 2 cups butternut squash diced
- 1 cup cooked rice I used Organic Pink Rice
- Sunflower seeds
- Olive oil
- Garlic
Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoon water
- Dash of sriracha optional
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a sheet pan place cubed butternut squash and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 25 minutes, toss gently with a spatula once during cooking.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and let warm a minute. Add garlic, onions, and bok choy. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes tossing gently.
- Add the diced sausages and cook until warm.
- Make dressing: Toss all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk well. Add more or less water as needed to get to desired consistency.
- Place rice in a bowl and add sausage and vegetable mixture. Add roasted butternut squash and drizzle with tahini dressing. Serve with fresh herbs and sunflower seeds.
- If storing for meal prep do not add dressing.
Notes
Nutrition
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Richelle B. says
I tried this recipe for the first time last night, and my family really enjoyed it. It was simple to make and will definitely be part of our regular dinners. Thank you for sharing!
Karen Kelly says
Thank you so much for letting me know and glad you enjoyed it!
Lynn says
This is a perfect light meal. I used some leftover veggies, and added some cooked turkey sausage. Then used some leftover rice. The dressing was very flavorful.