Roast Acorn Squash Sweet Potato And Beet Kale And Quinoa Salad With Avocado Feta And Pomegranate In A Cilantro Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipes

PERFECT ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
• To prepare the squash, use a sharp chef's knife to slice through it from the tip to the stem. I find it easiest to pierce the squash in the center along a depression line, then cut through the tip, and finish by slicing through the top portion just next to the stem. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits inside, and discard those pieces.
• Place the squash halves cut side up on the parchment-lined pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the squash, and sprinkle with the salt. Rub the oil into the cut sides of the squash, then turn them over so the cut sides are against the pan.
• Bake until the squash flesh is very easily pierced through by a fork, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of your squash. Add any desired toppings, and serve warm.

ROAST ACORN SQUASH, SWEET POTATO AND BEET KALE AND QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO, FETA AND POMEGRANATE IN A CILANTRO LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss the veggies in the oil, salt and pepper, place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated 425F/220C oven until tender, about 20-25 minutes, flipping over half way through.
• Toss the chickpeas in the oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and toast in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 15-20 minutes, mixing a few times.
• Puree everything in a food processor adding enough water to get the dressing to the desired consistency before seasoning with salt to taste.
• Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15-20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
• Massage the mixture of the lemon juice, oil and salt into the kale until the kale turns a darker green and gets all nice and soft and tender, about 1-2 minutes.
• Toss everything and enjoy!

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put squash pieces, skin sides down, on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake squashes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush each slice with butter. Keep warm until serving.