Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make healthy eating a little cozier. At Perfect Form LA, the focus is on fueling performance and recovery with whole, nutrient-dense foods that support your active lifestyle.
This month’s featured recipe — the Roasted Autumn Power Bowl — offers the perfect balance of clean carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats to keep your energy steady and your recovery strong.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Bowl:
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup cubed butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breast
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
FOR THE DRESSING:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon warm water (adjust for consistency)
- Pinch of cinnamon and sea salt
Directions
- Roast the Veggies: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and golden.
- Cook the Base: While the veggies roast, prepare quinoa according to package directions.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, warm water, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Layer quinoa, roasted veggies, and chicken. Drizzle with dressing, then top with pumpkin seeds.
Why We Love It
This bowl is packed with complex carbohydrates for steady energy, lean protein for muscle repair, and healthy fats for hormone balance and satiety. Seasonal ingredients also support your immune system and recovery as temperatures drop.
It’s a meal that perfectly embodies the Perfect Form LA nutrition philosophy — clean, balanced, and designed to fuel performance and longevity.
Perfect Form LA Nutrition Tip
Boost your post-workout recovery:
- Add extra chicken or a hard-boiled egg for more protein.
- Swap chicken for roasted chickpeas for a plant-based option.
- Meal Prep: Store leftovers in glass containers — this recipe doubles as an easy meal-prep option for the week.
Eat clean. Train hard. Recover smarter.
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