Roasted Squash, Pecan, & Pomegranate Salad
Ingredients
Vegetables
-
5
cups
peeled, cubed butternut squash and/or sweet potato
-
1
Tbsp
coconut oil (melted)
-
1
Tbsp
coconut sugar
-
1
pinch
cayenne pepper
-
1
healthy pinch
sea salt
-
½
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
2
Tbsp
maple syrup
Nuts
-
1
cup
raw pecans
-
2
tsp
coconut oil
-
1
Tbsp
maple syrup
-
1
Tbsp
coconut sugar
-
1
pinch
cayenne pepper
-
1
pinch
sea salt
-
½
tsp
ground cinnamon
Pomegranate Dressing
-
¼
cup
pomegranate molasses
Optional Ingredients
-
2
cups
organic arugula or mixed greens
-
½
medium
lemon (juiced)
-
2
tsp
olive oil
-
1
pinch
sea salt
-
1
pinch
black pepper
-
½
cup
pomegranate arils
-
¼
cup
thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the squash and sweet potato, mixing with coconut oil, sugar, cayenne, salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Bake the squash for 15-20 minutes and the sweet potato for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Toast the pecans on a separate baking sheet for 8 minutes, then add coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, cayenne, salt, and cinnamon, tossing to coat.
- Return pecans to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- If making pomegranate molasses, simmer pomegranate juice until reduced to about ¼ cup.
- To serve, combine all ingredients on a platter, drizzling with pomegranate molasses and dressing the greens with lemon juice and olive oil.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
274
Total fat
16.6g
Total carbohydrates
32.9g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
34mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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