Warm butternut squash: this is a delicious holiday treat for those first cold days that signal the end of fall. It’s a hit at special dinners. It’s very filling and makes you feel warm inside even though it’s a salad. It’s also very healthy and vegan. – Veronica
TOTAL 30 minutes
Serving Size: 2-4 people
Ingredients
Warm butternut squash
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup diced sweet or yellow onion
- 1 small butternut squash, seeded and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups wild greens (arugula, spinach, or mixed herbs)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
Directions
Warm butternut squash: In a large non-stick pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and butternut squash. (The smaller the squash is diced the more quickly it will cook.) Sauté the squash and onions over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the squash is soft. Do not burn the squash or onions.
Add the garlic, nutmeg and thyme, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer the butternut squash to a bowl and stir in the cooked quinoa. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cool mixture in the refrigerator.
To serve, mix the dressing ingredients and drizzle over greens. Top with cooled butternut squash mix and garnish with pomegranate seeds. Serves 2-4.