Winter Squash and Pomegranate
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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr
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Healthy, because
Even smarter
This winter squash dish is packed with fiber as well as antioxidants from the pomegranates, which help protect the body's cells against free radical damage.
This makes a delicious fall starter or light lunch with the addition of grilled chicken or tofu.
Author of this recipe:
EAT-SMARTER
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Ingredients
for
4
- Ingredients
- 1 medium Acorn squash (approx.3 lbs, peeled if desired, cut into 1)
- 1 clove garlic cloves (pressed)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ pomegranate (seeds)
- 2 Tbsps Sunflower seed
- ½ handful mint
Preparation steps
1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.
Mix the squash wedges with the garlic, olive oil, salt and ground black pepper and arrange on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes until the squash is soft, turning once or twice during cooking.
3.
Transfer the squash to a plate and scatter the pomegranate seeds and sunflower seeds over. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve garnished with mint. Goes wonderfully with lamb dishes or grilled steak.
